Research on a Ka-band large-orbit gyro-TWT with periodic
dielectric-loaded structure
Abstract
This paper presents a design of a gyro-TWT operating in the large-orbit
electron beam mode, with the aim of reducing the working magnetic field
while ensuring operational efficiency. The periodic dielectric-loaded
structure is adopted as the high-frequency interaction circuit, which
has not been reported in the application of large-orbit gyro-TWT in
literature, while this structure has been successfully applied in the
development of small-orbit devices. This paper conducts a comprehensive
study and analysis of this structure and achieves stable operation in
the Ka-band after the optimization of the tube. This tube works at
second harmonic of electron frequency in the mode of large-orbit
electron beam. The required magnetic field is only 5100 Gauss, which can
be generated using electromagnetic coils instead of superconducting
magnets. The operational parameters include voltage of 75 kV, current of
9A, and velocity spread of 3.5%. Under these conditions, the device
presents stable operation, with -3 dB bandwidth of 4.3 GHz, and maximum
output power of 165 kW. This result meets the expected requirements for
magnetic field and operational efficiency, thus validating the
feasibility of practical fabrication of large-orbit gyro-TWT with
periodic dielectric-loaded structure.