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The Pierce diode with an external circuit: II, Non-uniform equilibria

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6122005
The non-uniform (non-linear) equilibria of the classical (short circuit) Pierce diode and the extended (series RLC external circuit) Pierce diode are described theoretically, and explored via computer simulation. It is found that most equilibria are correctly predicted by theory, but that the continuous set of equilibria of the classical Pierce diode at ..cap alpha.. = 2..pi.. are not observed. The stability characteristics of the non-uniform equilibria are also worked out, and are consistent with the simulations. 8 refs., 22 figs., 3 tabs.
Research Organization:
California Univ., Berkeley (USA). Electronics Research Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-86ER53220
OSTI ID:
6122005
Report Number(s):
UCB/ERL-M-87/52; ON: DE88000415
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English