Design of a Quasi-Optical Mode Converter for a Frequency Step-Tunable Gyrotron

The quasi-optical mode converter for a frequency step-tunable gyrotron which consists of a dimpled-wall antenna (Denisov-type launcher) and a beam-forming mirror system has been optimized for 9 modes from TE_17,6 at 105 GHz to TE_23,8 at 143 GHz. The first mirror is a large quasi-elliptical focusing one; the second and third are phase-correcting mirrors with a non-quadratic shape of the surface. The results of calculations show that for these modes the Denisov-type launcher has a well-focused beam with low diffraction losses, and the radiation pattern presents an almost identical field shape for all modes considered. A multi-mode optimization of the phase-correcting mirrors with two different methods has been tested. The simulations show that the phase-correcting mirrors can be used for broadband operation in the frequency range from 105 GHz up to 143 GHz in the various design modes. This quasi-optical mode converter can achieve efficiencies of 94%-98% for converting the rotating high-order cylindrical cavity modes into the usable fundamental Gaussian mode.     

Investigation of a Broadband Quasi-Optical Mode Converter for a Multi-Frequency 1 MW Gyrotron

A broadband quasi-optical (QO) mode converter for a multi-frequency gyrotron has been designed and tested at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK). The launcher is optimized for the TE_22,8 mode at 140 GHz, but the radiated beams present an almost identically focused pattern for all 9 considered modes between 105 GHz (TE_17,6) and 143 GHz (TE_23,8). Combining with a beam-forming mirror system, which consists of a quasi-elliptical mirror and two phase-correcting mirrors with non-quadratic surface contour, further calculations show that efficiencies of more than 94% have been achieved for converting the rotating high-order cylindrical cavity modes into the usable fundamental Gaussian mode. Low power (cold) measurements show a good agreement with theoretical predictions. This QO mode converter can be used for the broadband operation of a multi-frequency 1 MW gyrotron.     

Design of a Quasi-Optical System Converting the TE06 Output Mode of a Gyrotron into a Gaussian-Like Beam

Gaussian optics can be used to design a quasi-optical system converting the TE₀₆ mode output (f=388 GHz) of a submillimeter wave gyrotron into a well-collimated, linearly-polarized free-space beam with a circular cross-section. A quasi-optical antenna produces a main beam with an elliptical cross-section, which is then converted by two mirrors into a well-collimated beam with a circular cross-section.     

Design of a Quasi-Optical System to Convert TE0n Mode Outputs of a Gyrotron into Gaussian Beams

In this paper we present a novel design of a quasi-optical system for conversion of gyrotron outputs into gaussian beams. It consists of a quasi-optical antenna, four focusing mirrors (parabolic cylinders) and a filter which removes the side lobes of the beam. The system is capable to convert three TE_0n mode outputs into gaussian beams with waist size of 16.7 mm as well as four TE_1n mode outputs into bi-gaussian beams with waist size of 10.9 mm in width and 16.5 mm in length.     

Compact Mode Converter System for the Cold Test of Assembled Gyrotrons

A microwave system is described which allows testing of the quasi-optical mode converter in a gyrotron, which is completely assembled except for the attachment of the electron gun. Test results are presented for a TE_6,2,1 gyrotron, and a similar design for a TE_28,7,1 gyrotron is shown.     

110 GHz回旋管Denisov型准光模式变换器的研究与设计

对一种由Densiov型辐射器和四面反射镜面系统组成的准光模式变换器开展了详细的研究和设计。采用几何光学理论,分析了Denisov型辐射器的工作原理,推导了模式叠加形成高斯分布的过程。基于耦合模理论,提出了辐射器波纹波导的设计方法。针对110 GHz,TE22,6模回旋管的具体参数设计和优化了辐射器和镜面系统,编写仿真程序,对波导切口处辐射场和镜面散射场进行数值模拟。计算结果表明,输出窗口处得到较好的高斯波束,高斯效率达到95.8%,功率转换效率为94.7%。     

双频回旋管内置准光模式变换器设计

回旋管一般使用准光模式变换器实现高阶腔体模式到高斯波束的转换。结合标量衍射理论、KS迭代算法、几何光学、最小均方法等方法设计了工作频率为140 GHz（TE_{24, 9}）和105 GHz（TE_{18, 7}）的双频准光模式变换器。仿真结果显示所设计的准光模式变换器工作频率为140 GHz（TE_{24, 9}）时能量传输效率99.0%、高斯含量99.7%,工作频率为105 GHz（TE_{18, 7}）时能量传输效率97.3%、高斯含量98.0%。能够满足MW级双频回旋管的应用需求。

     

Conversion of Gyrotron Output into a Gaussian Beam Using the Far-Field

A compact system to convert gyrotron output into an intense gaussian beam has been designed by introducing an intermediate focusing element into the quasi-optical system. The design is significantly simplified by applying gaussian optics and confirmed by application of the Huygens equation. The beam quality is improved by truncating the sidelobes of the far-field. In spite of the beam truncation, only a small fraction (11 %) of the beam power is sacrificed.     

A Quasi-Optical System for Converting TE0n Mode Outputs of a Gyrotron into Gaussian Beams

In this paper we present a novel design of a quasi-optical system for conversion of gyrotron outputs into Gaussian-like beams. It consists of a quasi-optical antenna, two focusing mirrors and a filter which removes the side lobes of the beam. The system is appropriate as a transmission line for frequency tunable gyrotrons operating at TE_0n mode. As an illustration of our approach, we present results which demonstrate the applicability of the developed system for conversion of the radiation generated by the Gyrotron FU IVA. The examples include conversion of three TE_0n modes (TE₀₂, 223 GHz; TE₀₃, 323 GHz; TE₀₄, 423 GHz) into Gaussian- like beams.     

Application of Novel Focusing Mirrors in Gyrotron Transmission Lines

A novel focusing mirror based on the shifting of the beam phase according to the Gaussian beam optics enabled us to realize a focusing elements with different focal lengths in different directions and to convert the gyrotron output into a Gaussian-like beam. In this paper, we compare the quality of beams produced by the new system (which includes novel mirrors) and a conventional system consisting of a quasi-optical antenna, an ellipsoidal mirror and two parabolic cylinder mirrors.     

Feasibility study of the eu home team on a 170GHz 1MW CW gyrotron for ECH on ITER

The gyrotron system forECH and burn control onITER requires at least50MW ofRF power at frequencies near170GHz operating inCW. To meet these requirements, high efficiency gyrotron tubes with 1MW power output capability are necessary, as well as simple coupling to either a quasi-optical or waveguide transmission line. The paper reports the feasibility study on the design of anITER-relevant gyrotron oscillator at170GHz,1MW CW employing a diode electron gun, an advanced internal quasi-optical converter, a cryogenically cooled single disk sapphire window, and a depressed potential collector. The operating mode selection and the cavity design is a compromise between many design constraints.     

95 GHz准光模式转换器实验研究

介绍了采用95 GHz准光模式转换器将TE62模式转换为高斯波束的实验测试结果。准光模式转换器由螺旋切口的Vlasov辐射器、一个准抛物柱面反射镜和两个相位修正镜组成。将半径5.62 mm圆波导内的TE62模式转换为束腰直径22.4 mm的高斯波束。实验采用毫米波天线近场扫描测试系统测试,实验结果表明标量转换效率大于97%,矢量转换效率大于88%     

W波段边廊模回旋管准光模式变换器的研究与设计

详细研究并设计了一个由Vlasov螺旋开口辐射器和两级曲面反射器组成的边廊模回旋管准光模式变换器.首先采用几何光学理论研究了设计的Vlasov型准光模式变换器的工作机理,在此基础上,再利用矢量绕射理论中的口径场积分法和表面电流积分法编写了模拟仿真程序,最后结合W波段边廊模回旋管的具体设计参数,应用所编写程序详细分析了工作模式在此变换器中的模式变换过程.模拟结果表明,W波段回旋管中的TE_12,2边廊模在输出窗处被转换为能量集中的准Gauss波束.     

W波段边廊模回旋管准光模式变换器的研究与设计

详细研究并设计了一个由Vlasov螺旋开口辐射器和两级曲面反射器组成的边廊模回旋管准光模式变换器.首先采用几何光学理论研究了设计的Vlasov型准光模式变换器的工作机理,在此基础上,再利用矢量绕射理论中的口径场积分法和表面电流积分法编写了模拟仿真程序,最后结合W波段边廊模回旋管的具体设计参数,应用所编写程序详细分析了工作模式在此变换器中的模式变换过程.模拟结果表明,W波段回旋管中的TE_12,2边廊模在输出窗处被转换为能量集中的准Gauss波束. 关键词： 回旋管 边廊模 准光模式变换器 W波段     

Temporal Dynamics of Mode Interaction in Submillimeter-Wave Second-Harmonic Gyrotron

Competition of the operating modes at the second cyclotron harmonic with spurious modes at fundamental is studied numerically for the cases of gyrotron and traveling opposite spurious modes in the gyrotron FU II. This competition limits significantly the output power at the second harmonic. The results are in good agreement with experiments.     

95 GHz准光模式转换器实验研究

介绍了采用95 GHz准光模式转换器将TE62模式转换为高斯波束的实验测试结果。准光模式转换器由螺旋切口的Vlasov辐射器、一个准抛物柱面反射镜和两个相位修正镜组成。将半径5.62 mm圆波导内的TE62模式转换为束腰直径22.4 mm的高斯波束。实验采用毫米波天线近场扫描测试系统测试,实验结果表明标量转换效率大于97%,矢量转换效率大于88%     

Observation of Mode Patterns for High Purity Mode Operation in the Submillimeter Wave Gyrotron FU VA

Operation tests of a cavity designed for high purity mode operation of the submillimeter wave gyrotron FU VA has been carried out successfully. The observed emission patterns of several cavity modes appear very pure and are compared with calculated results. High purity mode operation has the advantage of making the conversion to Gaussian-like beams more efficient.     

高阶不对称体模回旋管Denisov型准光模式变换器（英）

详细研究了Denisov型准光模式变换器的原理和设计方法。应用几何光学理论对Denisov型开口辐射器的工作过程进行了分析,并给出了基于耦合模理论的辐射器不规则扰动段的设计方法。开发了基于耦合模理论、矢量衍射积分和物理光学法的仿真程序GQOMC-D,并将该程序的计算结果与文献报道结果进行了对比验证。利用该程序设计了一种110 GHz TE22,6模回旋振荡管准光模式变换器,仿真结果显示在输出窗上得到了场型较好的高斯波束,其模式纯度为98.4%,模式变换器的能量转换效率为94.7%。     

140 GHz回旋管准光模式变换器的设计（英）

针对一种由Denisov型辐射器和第一面镜为准抛物镜的四级反射镜面系统组成的准光模式变换器开展了详细的研究和设计。利用耦合模理论和矢量绕射理论设计了波纹波导准光模式变化器,通过编写仿真程序进行数值优化完成了140 GHz,TE28,8回旋管准光模式变换器的设计。仿真结果表明,抛物面反射镜的焦距对矢量高斯效率影响较大,输出窗口处得到了较好的高斯波束,标量高斯效率达到98%,矢量高斯效率达到90%。