Simulations of intense relativistic electron beam generation by foilless diodes

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6257908

Jones, M E; Thode, L E

Foilless diodes used to produce intense annular relativistic electron beams have been simulated using the time-dependent, two-dimensional particle-in-cell code CCUBE. Current densities exceeding 200 kA/cm/sup 2/ have been obtained in the simulations for a 5 MeV, 35 ..cap omega.. diode. Many applications, including microwave generation, collective ion acceleration and high-density plasma heating require a laminar electron flow in the beams. The simulation results indicate that foilless diodes immersed in a strong external magnetic field can achieve such a flow. Diodes using technologically achievable magnetic field strengths (approx. 100 kG) and proper electrode shaping appear to be able to produce beams with an angular scatter of less than 35 mrad at the current densities and energies mentioned above. Scaling of the impedance and temperature of the beam as a function of geometry, magnetic field strength and voltage is presented.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6257908
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-79-1521; CONF-790622-8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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