Abstract:
The invention relates to a microwave power tube consisting of an electron gun comprising a cathode that generates an electron beam in a microwave structure of the tube, and a collector for collecting electrons from the beam. In addition, the tube comprises a magnetic device for spreading the beam in the collector, which generates a periodic amplitude-modulated magnetic spread field Bblm. The invention is suitable for microwave power tubes.
Abstract:
A collector sweeping method for controlling an electron beam (1) in a beam collector (230), in particular of a magnetic gyrotron device, comprises the steps of subjecting the electron beam (1) to a transversal sweeping field having a field component perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (z) of the beam collector (230) and providing a tilted, rotating intersection area (3) of the electron beam (1) in the beam collector (230), and varying at least one of a longitudinal position and a tilting angle of the intersection area (3) by a modulation of the transversal sweeping field. Furthermore, a collector sweeping apparatus (100) and a microwave generator (200) are described.
Abstract:
A traveling-wave tube is provided which has a heat radiating structure with good heat conductivity from the collector core to the heat sink. An insulator is disposed around and in contact with the outer peripheral surface of a collector electrode and has a slit in parallel with a tube axis. A radiator is disposed outside of and in contact with the insulator and has a slot formed on the top surface thereof extending in parallel with the tube axis. The radiator also has one or more grooves that insect the slot and receive therein a fastening member having a length shorter than the length of the groove and formed with screwed holes extending through both end portions thereof in the axial direction. By adjusting amounts by which bolts are screwed into the fastening member through the throughholes formed through the radiator, the gaps in the groove between the radiator and both end surfaces of the fastening member can be varied. This allows a fastening force to be transmitted from the radiator to the entire insulator, thereby readily adjusting the degree of contact between the radiator and insulator and collector electrode.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to an amplification device for a high-frequency signal. The invention is particularly adapted for the transmission of radiofrequency signals used for television or radio under frequency modulation. The amplification device for a high-frequency signal, comprises two amplification stages arranged in series, the first amplification stage being formed of a semiconductor preamplifier (200), the second amplification stage being formed of an electron tube (100) cooled by the circulation of a fluid, the electron tube (100) being arranged inside an enclosure (401) intended to receive it. The semiconductor preamplifier (200) is arranged in the enclosure (401), and the preamplifier (200) is cooled by the circulation of the fluid. The electron tube (100) comprises a collector (15) needing to be cooled by the circulation of the fluid, and the fluid circulates around a cooling circuit, in which circuit the collector (15) is connected in parallel with the preamplifier (200).
Abstract:
A collector for a linear beam has a segmented ceramic collector core that permits sustained operation at high temperatures and power densities. The collector provides efficient heat transfer from the while reducing stresses on collector components caused by thermal cycling and comprises a heat sink having a cavity providing interior vacuum walls for the collector a segmented ceramic insulator disposed inside the cavity, and an electrode disposed inside and against the insulator. The insulator comprises sectors separated from one another by gaps, and may be notched in its outer surface for high-voltage stand-off from the sink. The electrode is preferably not brazed/soldered to the insulator. A stage of the electrode may be probeless and comprise a depression. A molybdenum-fabricated heat sink and stage assembly utilizes an insulator constructed from beryllium oxide, aluminum nitride, or alumina; alternatively, a copper assembly, uses an aluminum nitride insulator.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a liquid cooled stationary anode tube wherein the anode is adapted for irradiation by an energy beam, and includes a heat exchange surface, said tube includes means for providing a flow of coolant liquid to remove heat from said heat exchange surface by formation of nucleate vapor bubbles on said heat exchange surface, said liquid tending to include a viscous sublayer adjacent to said heat exchange surface, the improvement wherein said heat exchange surface includes at least one of: means for forming pressure gradients in said liquid having a component prependicular to said heat exchange surface to facilitate removal of said nucleate bubbles; and means for breaking up said viscous sublayer to facilitate removal of said nucleate bubbles, and wherein said heat exchange surface comprises a series of curved surfaces, each adjacent the next said curved surfaces being generally circular symmetric about the central axis of said anode and wherein septum members with corresponding curved surfaces, which may be split to permit positioning into close proximity to said heat exchange surface to provide desired coolant flow characteristics over the surfaces of the anode heat exchange surface, said septum members being bonded to axial structure elements that fasten to end members mounted on said anode whereby support is provided to said septum members, desired liquid flow patterns are obtained and rigidity is provided the hot, thin walled anode during operation thereby preventing collapse and obtaining minimal thermal stress through the anode wall.
Abstract:
A collector for use in a travelling wave tube includes a central metallic re that has a peripheral ceramic insulator with the central metallic core having a plurality of circumferentially spaced primary slots extending inwardly from the periphery and an equal number of secondary slots extending perpendicular to the primary slots adjacent the periphery of the electrode. The primary slots define a plurality of fingers and the secondary slots act as hinges for the fingers.
Abstract:
The collector of an electronic power tube is surrounded by a ceramic sleeve and a heat-sink. Between these three parts two resilient assemblies, are placed respectively one having anchorage points on the collector and the ceramic sleeve, and the other having anchorage points on the ceramic sleeve and the heat-sink. The two assemblies are formed from pieces able to be deformed both in the cross-sectional planes and along the axis of the system.
Abstract:
An electron discharge tube evaporation cooling system in which part of a tube to be cooled is immersed in coolant in a boiler (15), the cooling system further comprising a condenser (18) for vapor generated in the boiler (15), and a coolant reservoir (11). The flow of vapor from the boiler (15) to the condenser (18) experiences resistance in the interconnecting pipe (17), producing in the boiler (15) a back pressure dependent on the dimensions of the pipe (17). In order that a desired level (40) of coolant in the boiler (15) can be obtained for a range of back pressures, the coolant is supplied to the boiler via an overflow system (16) having an adjustable overflow level. The overflow system (16) comprises a chamber (31) open to atmosphere at the top (34) and having at the bottom (33) an opening (36) through which an overflow tube (35) passes. The opening (36) is provided with a liquid-tight gland (37) comprising a compressible ring (42) and a pressure member (43) adjustable to allow the tube (35) to be slid through or to lock it in position.
Abstract:
A travelling-wave tube comprises a delay line section, an electron collector comprising several electrodes in a cooling chamber, one end wall of which is connected to the delay line section, the several electrodes being individually mounted on an inner wall of the cooling chamber by insulation with good heat conduction characteristics and individually electrically connected to insulated bushings in the said end wall.