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Neste trabalho investiga-se, inicialmente, o comportamento de um amplificador klystron de múltiplas cavidades segundo uma análise a pequenos sinais linear considerando o efeito de carga espacial para, na seqüência, apresentar uma análise do dispositivo utilizando um modelo não-linear a grandes sinais. Na primeira investigação apresenta-se, a partir da teoria dos modos normais, expressões que descrevem o balanço de potência complexo em uma cavidade excitada por um feixe de elétrons. Na seqüência, utiliza-se um modelo linearizado a pequenos sinais para desenvolver uma expressão para a densidade de corrente de convecção ao longo do tubo de deriva acoplado a múltiplas cavidades reentrantes, em função do campo elétrico produzido nos gaps de interação das cavidades. Estas expressões formam a base para a determinação do ganho de voltagem e de ganho de potência de um amplificador klystron de múltiplas cavidades, além da determinação de uma expressão para a largura de banda, sob a hipótese de cavidades idênticas e igualmente espaçadas. O código desenvolvido é validado utilizando-se os parâmetros de um amplificador klystron de 4 cavidades, com corrente d.c. de 525 mA, voltagem d.c. de 6 kV e freqüência de 1,849 MHz, quando se obteve um ganho de 70 dB. Na análise a grandes sinais, o modelo matemático utiliza o formalismo lagrangiano para resolver a dinâmica das partículas, descritas conforme o modelo de discos com raio finito, em uma análise unidimensional, considerando os efeitos não-lineares devido aos campos de carga espacial. O código é validado usando os dados de um amplificador klystron comercial Varian. Dentre outros, os gráficos da velocidade e da densidade do feixe de elétrons, da corrente harmônica, do ganho por cavidade, da conversão AM/AM, da compressão de ganho e da energia do sistema são mostrados e discutidos. Além disso, apresentou-se também um método para a determinação da freqüência de ressonância 0 f , para o fator de qualidade Q e para a razão (R Q) em cavidades cilíndricas reentrantes, de relevância para o projeto de amplificadores klystron de múltiplas cavidades, utilizando a técnica do casamento de admitância do gap de interação entre a cavidade e o tubo de deriva. Um dos resultados mais significativos é o da corrente harmônica fundamental, que resultou 60% maior do que a corrente d.c. considerando um dispositivo com 4 cavidades. This work investigates, initially, a klystron amplifier with multiple cavities using a small signal analysis considering the space charge effects for, in sequence, provide an analysis of the device using a model for large signals. In the first investigation is presented, from the normal modes theory according to J. Slater, expressions that describe the complex balance of power in a cavity excited by an electron beam. Subsequently, it uses a linearized model for small signals to develop an expression for the convection current density along the drift tube coupled to multiple reentrant cavities, depending on the electric field produced in the interaction gaps of the cavities. These expressions form the basis for determining the voltage gain and power gain of an amplifier klystron to multiple cavities, and determination of an expression for the bandwidth, under the hypothesis of identical and equally spaced cavities. The developed code is validated using the parameters of a klystron amplifier, four cavities, with dc current 525 mA, dc voltage of 6 kV, and frequency of 1.849 GHz, when it obtained a gain of 70 dB. In the large signal analysis, the mathematical model uses the lagrangian formalism to solve the dynamics of particles, described as the model disk with finite radius in a one-dimensional analysis, considering the nonlinear effects due to space charge fields. The code is validated using data from a commercial Varian klystron amplifier of 1.848 GHz. Among others, the graphs of velocity and density of the electron beam, the harmonic current, the gain per cavity, the conversion AM/AM compression gain and energy of the system are shown and discussed. Moreover, it is presented a method for determining the resonant frequency 0 f , for the quality factor Q and the (R Q) at reentrant cylindrical cavities, of relevance for the design of a klystron amplifier of multiple cavities, using the admittance matching technique in the gap of interaction between the cavity and drift tube. One of the more significant is the fundamental harmonic current, which resulted 60% higher than the dc current considering a device with four cavities.

The design of klystrons is based on the intensive utilization of simulation codes, which can evaluate the complete beam-cavities interaction in the case of large signals. In the present work, we present the development of a 2-D steady state simulation code that can self-consistently evaluate the effects of the electromagnetic field on the particles and of the particles back on the field. The algorithm is based on the iterative solution of the power balance equation in the RF structures and it allows determining the amplitude and phase of the electromagnetic field starting from the cavity modes. Some applications of the code to a single cavity and a two cavity klystron are presented and compared with the results obtained from theory and from another code. Effects of space charge forces in the drift tubes are also evaluated. Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)

A 20 MW/5 GHz Lower Hybrid Current Drive (LHCD) system was initially due to be commissioned and used for the second mission of ITER, i.e. the Q = 5 steady state target. Though not part of currently planned procurement phase, it is now under consideration for an earlier delivery. An LH program has been initiated under EFDA, following the ITER STAC recommendation, to provide a pre‐design document including the conceptual design, costing, possible procurement allocation, WBS and R&D needs.

3 pp. (2007)., The ILC crab cavity will require the design of an appropriate power coupler. The beam-loading in dipole - mode cavities is considerably more variable than accelerating cavities, hence simulations have been performed to establish the required external Q. Simulations of a suitable coupler were then performed and were verified using a normal conducting prototype with variable coupler tips.

LH is considered to be used in ITER-FEAT steady-state scenario thanks to its highest current drive efficiency in the plasma outer part. The design of a 5 GHz, 20 MW CW LH system has been realised. That relies on a transmitter of 24 1-MW klystrons, and a circular oversized 60-m long transmission line feeding an antenna, based on the passive active multijunction concept. In order to have a high reliability, the power density is limited to 33 MW/m2. After the system description, the results of different studies are given: RF computation, launcher coupling properties, thermal analysis, mechanical stress caused by disruption, neutron activation, acceleration of electrons in the antenna near field.

Indiana University is operating a Low Energy Neutron Source which provides cold neutrons for material research and neutron physics and MeV energy for the neutron radiation effects studies. Neutrons are being produced by a 13 MeV proton beam incident on a Beryllium target. The LENS Proton Delivery System (PDS) is routinely operating at 13 MeV and 25mA at 1.8% duty factor. The RF system, consisting of three Litton 5773 klystron RF tubes at 425MHz and 1 MW each, power the AccSys Technology PL-13 LINAC. The proton beam delivers up to 6 kilowatts of power to the Beryllium target. Details of the beam spreading system, target cooling system, and accelerator operations will be discussed.

Certaines opérations, comme le chauffage des plasmas demandent, à des fréquences plus ou moins élevées, des sources de très grande puissance (10 kW-1 MW). On examine les possibilités en puissance, en fonction de la fréquence, de divers types de tubes bien connus comme les triodes et tétrodes, klystrons et TOP, amplitron et, d'un développement nouveau, le gyrocone. Ces tubes, pris dans leur ensemble, peuvent produire des puissances de 1 MW ou plus jusqu'à environ 10 GHz. Au-delà, la chute en puissance est rapide, elle tombe en effet à 1 kW vers 100 GHz. On peut cependant repousser cette limite au-delà de 300 GHz par l'emploi de tubes à résonance cyclotronique.