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A study of the plasma travelling-wave amplifier

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Abstract

Slow space charge waves can propagate in a magneto-plasma contained within a waveguide envelope. Preliminary results have already been reported showing that microwave amplification is possible when an electron beam interacts with such a system [1]. In these experiments the plasma was produced by the electron beam itself ionizing a low pressure filling of hydrogen in a waveguide of circular cross section which, when empty, was cut off to the applied signals. The present paper is a brief report of quantitative measurements made on the amplifier and their relation with some new expressions for the performance of the device. A fuller account will be published elsewhere.

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  1. The General Electric Company Limited, Central Research Laboratories, Hirst Research Centre, Wembley, England

    P. B. Curtis B. Sc., A. Inst. P. & R. L. Ferrari A.R.C.S., B. Sc., D.I.C.

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  2. R. L. Ferrari A.R.C.S., B. Sc., D.I.C.
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Curtis, P.B., Ferrari, R.L. (1963). A study of the plasma travelling-wave amplifier. In: Microwaves. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-00447-8_53

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