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Gigatron

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7004189
The gigatron is a new RF amplifier tube designed for linac collider applications. Three design features permit extension of the lasertron concept to very high frequencies. First, a ribbon-beam geometry mitigates space-charge depression and facilitates efficient output coupling. Second, a traveling-wave output coupler is used to obtain optimum coupling to the ribbon beam. Third, a grated field-emitter array is employed for the modulated cathode. A prototype device is currently being developed.
Research Organization:
Dept. of Physics, Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (US)
OSTI ID:
7004189
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.; (United States) Vol. 16:2; ISSN ITPSB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English