The gyrotron is a powerful source of coherent radiation that has experienced significant improvement since its invention. Today gyrotrons are capable of delivering hundreds of kilowatts of power at microwave and millimeter wavelengths, and they have important applications ranging from the electron cyclotron resonance heating of fusion plasmas to industrial and scientific applications and communications. Furthermore, the exciting potential applications of these devices and their derivatives span an even wider range of technologies. Drawing on the author's wide experience, this book gives a comprehensive review of the state of the art in gyrotron technology, covering the theory, design and applications. It will be a valuable resource for all engineers and scientists working with and developing high-power microwave devices. The book includes an extensive references list which provides an excellent guide to the related literature.

Klappentext

Drawing on the author's wide experience, this book gives a comprehensive review of the state of the art in gyrotron technology, covering the theory, design and applications. The book includes an extensive references list which provides an excellent guide to the related literature.

Inhalt

1 Introduction.- 3 Basic Principles and Gyrotron Cavities.- 4 Calculation of RF Behaviour.- 5 Practical Considerations for Gyrotron Design.- 6 Electron Optical and Guiding System.- 7 Output Taper and Quasi-optical Launcher.- 8 RF Window.- 9 Examples.- 10 Applications.- References.