Progress in high-power microwave (HPM) basic research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Forrest Jack Agee; John A. Gaudet

doi:10.1117/12.391791

14 July 2000 Progress in high-power microwave (HPM) basic research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Forrest Jack Agee, John A. Gaudet

Proceedings Volume 4031, Intense Microwave Pulses VII; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391791
Event: AeroSense 2000, 2000, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper describes the progress made in recent years in addressing the technological challenges that must be met to achieve high power microwave sources for a variety of purposes. Efforts are underway to increase the pulse width and power of high power microwave sources. Research in narrow band sources has progressed toward the junction of high power and conventional tube technology. Ultra-wide band technology is at present focused on a number of promising avenues that will improve switching and antennas that promise to increase substantially the field strength projected at substantial range from the antenna. Efforts in both narrow band and ultra-wide band technology also seek to explore the potential for operating at increased pulse repetition frequency. This paper discusses these efforts and gives recommendations for future investment of research talent to these ends.

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Forrest Jack Agee and John A. Gaudet "Progress in high-power microwave (HPM) basic research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)", Proc. SPIE 4031, Intense Microwave Pulses VII, (14 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391791

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