Theory of the clinotron: A grating backward-wave oscillator with inclined electron beam

Authors
Schunemann, K Vavriv, DM
Citation
K. Schunemann et Dm. Vavriv, Theory of the clinotron: A grating backward-wave oscillator with inclined electron beam, IEEE DEVICE, 46(11), 1999, pp. 2245-2252
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES
ISSN journal
00189383 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
11
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2245 - 2252
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-9383(199911)46:11<2245:TOTCAG>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
A nonlinear theory of the clinotron, which is a. modification of the backwa rd-wave oscillator (BWO), is presented. The problem of electron-wave intera ction is treated in a self-consistent formulation. Theoretical results are presented on starting conditions, steady-state oscillations, and temperatur e regimes. Potentials of the clinotron for further upgrading of efficiency and output power are examined.