Generation of Subterahertz Superradiance Pulses Based on Excitation of a Surface Wave by Relativistic Electron Bunches Moving in Oversized Corrugated Waveguides.

Abstract

The first experiments on the observation of short pulsed superradiant (SR) emission with the excitation of a surface wave by a relativistic electron bunch moving in an oversized corrugated waveguide were performed. Subterahertz SR pulses with a central frequency of 0.14THz, an ultrashort duration of 150ps, and an extremely high peak power of 50-70MW were generated. The experiments were based on a theoretical consideration including the quasioptical approach and direct particle-in-cell simulations.