Efficiency Enhancement of the Relativistic Gyrotron

Different numerical models of relativistic gyrotrons are compared. The possibility of optimizing the cavity parameters is considered. Dependences of the efficiency and optimal parameters on the accelerating voltage are obtained. It is shown that an efficiency of 35 to 45% can be achieved in a strongly relativistic gyrotron without energy recovery, and of 60 to 70% in the case of single-stage recovery of the electron beam energy.     

Effect of beam potential dip in gyrotrons

The effect of the electron beam potential dip in high-power gyrotrons with overdimensional open cavities is studied theoretically. The gyrotron power and efficiency limitations due to the beam potential dip in the cavity are determined. Variations in the self-excitation conditions, efficiency, and optimal parameters are discussed for the case of ion compensation of the space charge of an electron beam in the short-pulse and long-pulse generation regimes. Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 40, No. 8, pp. 1042–1049, August, 1997.     

A rigorous time domain analysis of gyrotrons

A self-consistent time domain analysis of gyrotrons is presented which allows studying multi-mode, multi-frequency operation. The electromagnetic field in the gyrotron cavity is expanded with respect to complete sets of eigenfunctions so that space charge effects are included in the analysis. Two improvements of the modal expansion inside gyrotron cavities are suggested which significantly increase the accuracy and the numerical efficiency of this method, namely, the removal of the non-uniform convergence of some field series at the coupling apertures and the estimation of the asymptotic values of some slowly converging series related to the modal analysis by a moderate number of cavity eigenfunctions. Discrete Fourier transform is used to obtain the time dependence of the electromagnetic field. The electron beam is described by a set of relativistic single particles. It is demonstrated that the strong numerical requirements of the suggested method can be overcome by using a vector computer. Two gyrotrons are investigated, namely, a low Q 35 GHz TE₀₁- and a 150 GHz TE₀₃-gyrotron. Both oscillation build-up and steady state operation are investigated including mode competition and window reflections. The simulations show that the assumption of a monofrequent steady state operation of gyrotrons, which is made by the commonly used frequency domain methods, is not always justified.     

Possibilities for Optimizing the Cavity of a High-Power Continuous-Wave Gyrotron

We calculated the optimal parameters of a low-Q cavity of a millimeter-wavelength continuous-wave gyrotron which ensure that the maximum efficiency is reached for a limited heat load on the cavity wall. The influence of the cavity optimization on the efficiency of energy recovery of a collector electron beam is considered. Stability of the operating mode to self-excitation of other modes is studied. Gyrotrons with radiation power 1 MW, frequency range 140–170 GHz, and operating modes TE_22.6 and TE_25.10 are studied as the example. The obtained results are generalized to gyrotrons with other operating modes and frequencies.     

Numerical simulation of low-frequency oscillations of the space charge and potential in the electron-optical system of a gyrotron

We present the results of simulating magnetron-injection guns of gyrotrons using the PIC technique for large values of the pitch factor, in which case intense oscillations of the space charge cloud and the related oscillations of the potential in the beam are observed. Time dependences are found for the charge located in the adiabatic trap. The temporal evolution of the potential in different cross sections of the beam and the corresponding frequency spectra are calculated. The process of reflected-particle bombardment of the cathode and the role of the secondary electron emission in the process of particle accumulation in the trap are studied. The beam parameters for regimes with a great share of trapped particles are found and compared with those calculated within the framework of the static model. Time dependences of the current of the beam entering the operating space are analyzed and the electron energy distribution at the input of the gyrotron cavity is found. __________ Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 49, No. 10, pp. 872–879, October 2006.     

大回旋cusp电子注数值模拟

 新一代宽带、高增益、大功率回旋行波管需要新型的电子注，而大回旋cusp电子注为其实现提供了可能。对大回旋cusp电子注进行系统理论分析，建立了大回旋cusp电子注的物理模型，在理论分析基础上进行了大量数值计算和模拟优化，并对大回旋cusp电子枪设计中的影响因素进行探讨。设计出一支低速度零散、高速度比、低纹波，适用于高次谐波的高功率(54 kV, 2.7 A)cusp电子枪。     

Axisymmetric multistage cavity resonators

We study theoretically multistage cavity resonators as well as the gyrotrons manufactured on their basis. Coupled cavities with mode conversion and echelette cavities are particular cases of such devices. The possibilities of reducing the diffraction Q-factor of the operating mode of a cavity, with the preservation of its selective properties and significant increase in the gyrotron radiation power, and provision of high efficiency and acceptable heat ohmic load of the cavity at the first harmonic of the gyrofrequency are considered. Achievable parameters of the gyrotrons at the second and third harmonics with typical electron guns and cryomagnetic systems are analyzed.     

Selective excitation of high-order modes in circular waveguides

The excitation of very high-order modes in circular waveguides has been performed in a cavity with a connected up-taper with a geometry similar to those used in gyrotrons. A Gaussian beam was coupled to the cavity which was made translucent by an array of holes. With the help of a special optics, the amplitude as well as the phase distribution of the beam was matched to the mode to be excited in the resonant cavity. By simple rotation of one mirror to adjust the phase distribution together with the change of frequency to match the resonance condition, a large number of modes could be produced with one experimental set-up. Field measurements in the output waveguide show a high mode purity of the radiation and confirm the calculations. The method can be used for cold tests of electrodynamic systems operating with these modes, e.g. quasi-optical converters for gyrotrons.     

Efficiency Enhancement of the Relativistic Gyrotron

The possibilities to increase efficiency of relativistic gyrotrons by optimizing gyrotron parameters have been considered and different calculated models of gyrotrons, compared. Dependencies of the efficiency and optimal parameters on the accelerating voltage have been obtained. It is shown that efficiency of 35-45% can be achieved in a strongly relativistic gyrotron without energy recovery, and 60-70%, in the device with single stage energy recovery of the electron beam.     

Hysteresis in Mode Competition in High Power 170?GHz Gyrotron for ITER

Hysteresis in mode competition in high power 170 GHz gyrotrons for ITER is studied. Specific examples of hysteresis with respect to variation of magnetic field, current, electron beam radius and beam voltage are given.     

Experimental studies of gyrotron electron beam systems

In order to provide electron beams of powerful gyrotrons, magnetron-injection guns operating in the regime of the temperature limited current are used. The electron beam quality and gyrotron performances are defined both by the cathode emission processes and the processes occurring in the electron beam during its formation and transportation. The results of measurements of the energy spectrum and velocity spread of the gyrotron electron beam in different regimes are given. Experimental data on the parameter of efficient emission inhomogeneity for different regimes are presented, as well as the dependencies of electron beam parameters on efficient inhomogeneity of the cathode     

双共焦波导结构二次谐波太赫兹回旋管谐振腔设计

准光共焦波导具有功率容量大、模式密度低的特点,能够有效地减少模式竞争对回旋管互作用的影响,有利于高次谐波太赫兹回旋管的设计.为提高太赫兹准光回旋管的互作用效率,在共焦柱面波导的基础上,研究了一种新型高频互作用结构——双共焦波导结构,设计了一种330 GHz二次谐波双共焦结构回旋管谐振腔并对其进行了理论分析和粒子模拟.研究结果表明,双共焦谐振腔中的高阶模式能够与高次电子回旋谐波发生稳定的相互作用,并且没有模式竞争现象,具备工作在太赫兹波段的潜力.相比普通共焦波导谐振腔,双共焦谐振腔能够增强准光回旋管的注波互作用强度,提高回旋管的输出功率和工作效率.此外,结果还表明双共焦波导中的电磁波模式是一种由两个独立的共焦波导模式叠加而成的混合模式.利用这种混合模式有望实现太赫兹回旋管的单注双频工作,为新型太赫兹辐射源的研究提供了新的途径.     

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HL-2A装置3MW ECRH系统采用双高压电源形式的电子回旋管,阴极高压电源为回旋管提供加速束电流,阳极高压电源对通过转换区后的束电流施加减速作用,利于回旋管收集极吸收。根据回旋管运行特点和各回旋管不同的工作特性,合理优化回旋管阴极、阳极高压电源工作电压和其他参数。通过远程监控系统,使同时工作的回旋管处于较好的工作状态,充分提高 HL-2A 装置 ECRH 系统多管运行的微波输出功率。实验中,6支回旋管同时运行时,微波最高输出功率2.5MW,达到设计额定值83%,使HL-2A装置中等离子体得到了有效的加热。     

回旋管双阳极磁控注入电子枪的设计

根据回旋管对电子枪的要求,设计了该双阳极磁控注入电子枪。给出了电极形状、电子轨迹与电子注参量。这种电子枪具有速度零散小、层流性较好、体积小等特点。     

Nonparaxial magnetron injection gun for a high-power pulsed submillimeter-wave gyrotron

We determine distinctive features of the systems forming helical electron beams (HEBs) for high-power pulsed gyrotrons operated in the submillimeter-wave range. It is shown that they are characterized by a nonparaxial magnetic field in the emitter region, short distances between the cathode and the cavity, and the necessity of supplementing the magnetic system with a cathode coil placed behind the emitter. In a diode-type magnetron injection gun, which forms a boundary beam with a power of up to 4 MW, one can obtain the HEB parameters which are acceptable for the gyrotron operation. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 164–171, February 2009.     

HL-2A装置3MW 68GHz ECRH系统调试与运行

HL-2A装置3MW ECRH系统采用双高压电源形式的电子回旋管,阴极高压电源为回旋管提供加速束电流,阳极高压电源对通过转换区后的束电流施加减速作用,利于回旋管收集极吸收。根据回旋管运行特点和各回旋管不同的工作特性,合理优化回旋管阴极、阳极高压电源工作电压和其他参数。通过远程监控系统,使同时工作的回旋管处于较好的工作状态,充分提高HL-2A装置ECRH系统多管运行的微波输出功率。实验中,6支回旋管同时运行时,微波最高输出功率2.5MW,达到设计额定值83%,使HL-2A装置中等离子体得到了有效的加热。     

回旋管双阳极磁控注入电子枪的设计

 根据回旋管对电子枪的要求,设计了该双阳极磁控注入电子枪。给出了电极形状、电子轨迹与电子注参量。这种电子枪具有速度零散小、层流性较好、体积小等特点。     

Optimization of the Cavity Length of the Gyrotrons Operated at the Second Gyrofrequency Harmonic with One-stage Recovery of the Residual Energy of an Electron Beam

We find an optimal cavity length for gyrotrons operated at the second gyrofrequency harmonic with energy recovery for a 20% spread of transverse electron velocities, which is typical of such devices. It is shown that the efficiency-optimal length of the gyrotron cavity increases if the scheme of residual-energy recovery is used. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 51, No. 7, pp. 617–621, July 2008.     

Influence of the energy and velocity spread in the electron beam on the starting conditions and efficiency of a gyrotron

We study theoretically the influence of the spread of initial energies and velocities in the electron beam on the starting conditions and efficiency of a gyrotron. We compare various analytical and numerical models and the results of experimental studies of gyrotrons in which the interaction takes place at the first and second harmonics of the cyclotron frequency. The aftercavity interaction of the electron beam with the high-frequency field in the output waveguide transition is taken into account. The influence of the energy spread on the recuperation efficiency is estimated. Permissible spreads of the initial energies and electron velocities are determined. __________ Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 121–133, February 2006.     

The spread of the initial energy of electrons in a gyrotron due to the negative-mass instability developing in a magnetron-injector gun

The formation of an electron beam in a magnetron-injector gun of a gyrotron is investigated in the case when it is affected by the negative-mass instability due to the Coulomb repulsion and nonisochronous cyclotron rotation of particles. A technique is proposed for calculating the spread of the initial energy of electrons caused by the instability, which develops as the electron beam moves in the presence of a nonuniform magnetostatic field of the magnetron-injector gun. It is demonstrated that this instability can be one of the main factors providing the energy spread in electron guns of gyrotrons.