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Evolution of the gyrotrons

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Based on a retrospective analysis of the domestic and foreign works dealing with a variety of gyrotron applications and performed in the past decades, we show the main trends in the development of gyrotrons of different frequency ranges and different levels of output power. The main areas of application of modern gyrotrons and the specific requirements of each field are described. An overview of recent achievements, as well as major problems that hinder the further progess in gyroscopic devices toward higher frequencies and capacities is given. The methods of solution of these problems by the world’s leading research organizations and manufacturing companies are considered.

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Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 54, No. 8–9, pp. 559–572, August–September 2011.

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Zapevalov, V.E. Evolution of the gyrotrons. Radiophys Quantum El 54, 507–518 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11141-012-9326-8

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