Abstract

The aim of this paper is to suggest performance improvements in an A6 relativistic magnetron (RM) using the particle-in-cell (PIC), finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulation tool. It is shown that adding conductive strappings to the resonator assists in improving π-mode performance of the device by modulating the beam velocity profile. Comparisons have been made between the performance variables of a strapped and an unstrapped relativistic magnetron. In addition, the tapered mode converting structures are investigated which also assist in the π-mode performance of the RM. Also, a review is made on the basic operation of the RM with elements from both circuit and field theory.

Highlights

  • The objective of this paper is to study and simulate relativistic magnetron (RM) which is a high-power microwave (HPM) generating source

  • The conventional magnetrons operating at low voltages (

  • The classical theoretical formulations have been studied for the MIT A6 relativistic magnetron

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Introduction

The objective of this paper is to study and simulate relativistic magnetron (RM) which is a high-power microwave (HPM) generating source. A Magnetron oscillator is a cross-field device which can generate microwaves in an approximate frequency range of 1-10 GHz. The conventional magnetrons operating at low voltages (

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