Diode compression of an intense relativistic electron beam

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.322597· OSTI ID:7258505

Read, M E; Nation, J A

Experiments are reported on the compression of an intense relativistic electron beam. The compression is aided by an externally driven current flow along the axis of the diode. It is found that the compressions achieved with the externally driven axial ''wire'' current are limited by the magnitude of the externally driven current and are substantially less than those obtained from the self-pinching of an e-beam from a low-impedance generator. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Laboratory of Plasma Studies and School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
• OSTI ID: 7258505
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 47:12; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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