Analysis of mixed mode microwave distribution manifolds
The 28-GHz microwave distribution manifold used in the ELMO Bumpy Torus-Scale (EBT-S) experiments consists of a toroidal metallic cavity, whose dimensions are much greater than a wavelength, fed by a source of microwave power. Equalization of the mixed mode power distribution ot the 24 cavities of EBT-S is accomplished by empirically adjusting the coupling irises which are equally spaced around the manifold. The performance of the manifold to date has been very good, yet no analytical models exist for optimizing manifold transmission efficiency or for scaling this technology to the EBT-P manifold design. The present report develops a general model for mixed mode microwave distribution manifolds based on isotropic plane wave sources of varying amplitudes that are distributed toroidally around the manifold. The calculated manifold transmission efficiency for the most recent EBT-S coupling iris modification is 90%. This agrees with the average measured transmission efficiency. Also, the model predicts the coupling iris areas required to balance the distribution of microwave power while maximizing transmission efficiency, and losses in waveguide feeds connecting the irises to the cavities of EBT are calculated using an approach similar to the calculation of mainfold losses. The model will be used to evaluate EBT-P manifold designs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6814101
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-8127; ON: DE83000469
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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