Analysis of the dependence of the microwave generation power of a low-voltage vircator on controlling parameters

The results of experimental and theoretical analysis of the dependence of the generation power of a low-voltage vircator, viz., a nonrelativistic electrovacuum device based on a high-intensity electron beam with a virtual cathode, on the values of controlling parameters are considered. The dependences of the generation power on the decelerating potential and on the beam current are analyzed.