Helitron: Operation at High Frequency Orbital Harmonics and the Mode of Electron Phase Selection
https://doi.org/10.35596/1729-7648-2023-21-6-37-44
Abstract
The possibilities of improving the output characteristics of the helitron in two directions have been studied – increasing the efficiency in the phase selection mode of electrons and increasing the operating frequency through the use of a multi-lamella electrodynamic system (increasing the azimuthal index n of the operating mode). The results obtained during the experiments indicate the unique capabilities of the helitron at very high harmonics of the electron orbital frequency: up to n = 96, the device has an acceptable efficiency for low-power generators in the electron phase selection mode. This opens up prospects for using such a generator in the millimeter wavelength range. However, in this range, instead of a high-frequency multi-lamella line, an azimuthally corrugated rod with a depth of longitudinal grooves ∆r = λ/4 should be used. This is most effective in providing thermal conditions.
About the Authors
A. A. Kurayev
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Belarus
Belarus
Kurayev Alexander Alexandrovich, Dr. of Sci. (Phys. and Math.), Professor, Professor at the Information Radiotechnologies Department
220013, Minsk, P. Brovki St., 6
Tel.: +375 17 293-89-56
V. V. Matveyenka
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
Belarus
Belarus
Vladimir V. Matveyenka, Cand. of Sci., Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Computational Methods and Programming Department
Minsk
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Kurayev A.A., Matveyenka V.V. Helitron: Operation at High Frequency Orbital Harmonics and the Mode of Electron Phase Selection. Doklady BGUIR. 2023;21(6):37-44. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35596/1729-7648-2023-21-6-37-44
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