DOE OSTI · 22047141
Plasma-based multistage virtual cathode radiation
Abstract
A plasma-based multistage virtual cathode radiation is proposed. Multistage virtual cathode can be formed as an electron beam passes through a high dense ion background. The reflected electrons can be coupled with transverse magnetic wave, and electromagnetic radiation is detected. Unlike the traditional virtual cathode devices, the beam current can be decreased greatly due to the effect of ions, and single mode operation can be achieved by adjusting the beam density. Besides, the radiation frequency, which is proportional to the beam density, covers from 10 to 100 GHz. The output power flux density reaches a magnitude of GWm{sup -2}.
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Dong, Su, Changjian, Tang. 2011-12-15. Plasma-based multistage virtual cathode radiation. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3672059
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