1.5-GW S-band relativistic klystron amplifier

Patrick E. Ferguson

doi:10.1117/12.137111

1 April 1992 1.5-GW S-band relativistic klystron amplifier

Patrick E. Ferguson

Proceedings Volume 1629, Intense Microwave and Particle Beams III; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137111
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

There is a strong symbiotic relationship between a developing technology and its applications. New technologies can generate applications previously either unrealizable or impractical. Conversely, applications can demand the development of new technological capability. Examples of both types of development can be found in the evolution of HPM. The high power and energy output made possible by HPM have created a technology driven interest in directed energy weapons and short pulse radar. On the other hand, the requirements for heating of fusion plasmas have resulted in an application driven program to develop high average power microwave devices. In this paper we address these and other applications such as RF electron linacs, laser pumping, and beaming of power. Emerging applications, such as ionispheric modification and environmental cleanup, are also touched upon. The approach of this paper will be to review each application separately and then compare the requirements of the applications in terms of the power, frequency and other key requirements necessary for HPM to usefully address the application.

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Patrick E. Ferguson "1.5-GW S-band relativistic klystron amplifier", Proc. SPIE 1629, Intense Microwave and Particle Beams III, (1 April 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137111

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