Development of backward-wave oscillators for terahertz applications

200330 citationsJournal Article

Authors

R. Lawrence Ives · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

Carol L. Kory · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

Michael Read · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

Jeff Neilson · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

Malcolm Caplan · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

N.N. Chubun · Calabazas Creek Research (United States)

Steve Schwartzkopf

Abstract

Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to develop advanced backward wave oscillators that incorporate energy recovery, air cooling and improved performance. An improved coupler transforms the generated RF power to a high-purity, Gaussian output mode. The construction of a 600-700 GHz BWO is currently underway with higher frequency sources in development. Simulations predict 6-8 mW of RF power over a 100 GHz bandwidth.

Topics & Keywords

Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research Superconducting and THz Device Technology Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE

Volume 5070, pp. 71-71

DOI: 10.1117/12.506905

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