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Compact Mode Converter System for the Cold Test of Assembled Gyrotrons

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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 TE6,2,1 gyrotron, and a similar design for a TE28,7,1 gyrotron is shown.

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  1. Microwave Power Products Division, CPI, 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, California, 94303-0750, USA

    H. Jory, D. Wagner, M. Blank, S. Chu & K. Felch

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Jory, H., Wagner, D., Blank, M. et al. Compact Mode Converter System for the Cold Test of Assembled Gyrotrons. International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves 22, 1395–1407 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015053621109

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