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Microwave Photonics Systems Based on Whispering-gallery-mode Resonators
Published on: August 5, 2013
Note: resonant microwave compressor with two output ports for synchronous energy extraction
V A Avgustinovich1, S N Artemenko, V L Kaminsky
1Tomsk Polytechnic University, 2-a Lenina, Tomsk 634050, Russia.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|May 3, 2011
Summary
Resonant microwave compressors amplify pulse power beyond traveling wave power. Experiments confirmed output pulses three times higher than storage cavity power, achieving 400 MW.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Microwave Engineering
Background:
- Microwave compressors are crucial for high-power pulse generation.
- Understanding power amplification in resonant cavities is essential for device efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To theoretically analyze and experimentally validate a resonant microwave compressor.
- To determine the power amplification capabilities of the S-band microwave compressor model.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of resonant microwave compressor principles.
- Experimental investigation using an S-band microwave compressor model.
- Measurement of output pulse power, amplification, and pulse width.
Main Results:
- Theoretical analysis indicated output pulse power exceeding traveling wave power.
- Experimental results showed output pulses three times higher than storage cavity power.
- Achieved maximum amplification of 23 dB, peak power of 400 MW, and pulse width of 4-5 ns.
Conclusions:
- The resonant microwave compressor effectively increases output pulse power.
- Experimental validation confirms the theoretical predictions for power amplification.
- The S-band model demonstrates significant potential for high-power microwave applications.
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