New Klystron Technology
Abstract
It is pointed out that klystrons representing high-power RF sources are mainly used in applications related to radars and scientific instrumentation. High peak power pulsed klystrons are discussed. It is found that a large number of linacs are powered by S-band klystrons (2.856 or 2.9985 GHz) with pulse durations of a few microseconds. Special precautions are being taken to insure that the breakdown voltage will not be reached, and very thin titanium coatings are employed to protect the ceramic against discharges. Attention is given to very large pulse width tubes, CW tubes, and limits of the power-frequency domain.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1109/TNS.1985.4334235
- Bibcode:
- 1985ITNS...32.2945F
- Keywords:
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- Klystrons;
- Protective Coatings;
- Pulsed Radiation;
- Storage Rings (Particle Accelerators);
- Efficiency;
- Microwave Tubes;
- Phase Shift;
- Titanium;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering