Synchrotron resonance maser

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01010301· OSTI ID:7068702

Hirshfield, J L; Park, G S ^[1]

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1. Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT (United States)

Attention is drawn to an obscure formula derived from relativistic quantum electrodynamics in the mid-'60s by Sokolov and Ternov for induced absorption and emission from highly relativistic electrons in a static uniform magnetic field. From their results, the authors develop handy formulae and graphs to help in preliminary designs for radiation sources to operate at high synchrotron harmonics. Approximate design parameters are given for 100 kW oscillators operating at wavelengths below 3mm, employing magnetic fields of less than 12 kG. It is shown that the Sokolov-Ternov formula can also be deduced from classical relativistic plasma wave theory, but for a numerical factor in one term. This term is shown to describe a gain mechanism which has apparently received scant notice in the gyrotron literature.

• OSTI ID: 7068702
• Journal Information: International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves; (United States), Journal Name: International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves; (United States) Vol. 12:3; ISSN 0195-9271; ISSN IJIWD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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