Exact Relativistic Solution for the One-Dimensional Diode

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Authors

H. Jory · Varian Medical Systems (United States)

A. W. Trivelpiece · University of Maryland, College Park

Abstract

Exact relativistic solutions for the one-dimensional space-charge-limited diode, and for the one-dimensional diode with finite field at the cathode plane are given. The results are compared with approximate solutions which are useful in different energy ranges.

Topics & Keywords

Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research Pulsed Power Technology Applications Particle accelerators and beam dynamics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Applied Physics

Volume 40, Issue 10, pp. 3924-3926

DOI: 10.1063/1.1657117

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