Overview

The first edition of High Power Microwaves was considered to be the defining book for this field. Not merely updated but completely revised and rewritten, the second edition continues this tradition. Written from a systems perspective, the book provides a unified, coherent presentation of the fundamentals in this rapidly changing field. The presentation is broad and introductory, with the flavor of a survey, yet not elementary. The authors cover all the major types of microwave sources, their distinguishing features, and primary research issues, and the fundamental limits on performance. What's new in the second edition: / Coverage of HPM systems with a detailed example called SuperSystem / A survey of a class of high power radiators, with very different technologies and applications, that has fully emerged since the first edition / New HPM formulary contains a handy compilation of frequently used rules of thumb and formulas The book outlines historical trends that have led to the development of HPM and compares the capabilities of HPM to those of conventional microwaves. It divides the field into two sectors: applications driven and technology driven, and address both perspectives. Starting from the applications of HPM, the book reviews microwave fundamentals, enabling technologies, and the equipment and facilities surrounding the sources in which microwaves are generated. The authors conclude with coverage of ultrawideband technologies and the major source groups.

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Author:   James Benford (Microwave Sciences, Lafayette, California, USA) ,  John A. Swegle (J-Two, Aiken, South Carolina) ,  Edl Schamiloglu (University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.885kg
ISBN:  

9780750307062

ISBN 10:   0750307064
Pages:   552
Publication Date:   05 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781482260595
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Contents Introduction Origins of High Power Microwaves High Power Microwave Operating Regimes Future Directions in HPM Further Reading References Designing High Power Microwave Systems The Systems Approach to HPM Looking at Systems Linking Components into a System Systems Issues Scoping an Advanced System Conclusion Problems References High Power Microwave Applications Introduction High Power Microwave Weapons High Power Radar Power Beaming Space Propulsion Plasma Heating Particle Accelerators Problems References Microwave Fundamentals Introduction Basic Concepts in Electromagnetics Waveguides Periodic Slow-Wave Structures Cavities Intense Relativistic Electron Beams Magnetically Insulated Electron Layers Microwave-Generating Interactions Amplifiers and Oscillators, High- and Low-Current Operating Regimes Phase and Frequency Control Summary Problems References Enabling Technologies Introduction Pulsed Power Electron Beams and Layers Microwave Pulse Compression Antennas and Propagation Diagnostics HPM Facilities Problems Further Reading References Ultrawideband Systems UWB Defined UWB Switching Technologies UWB Antenna Technologies UWB Systems Conclusion Problems References Relativistic Magnetrons and MILOS Introduction History Design Principles Operational Features Research and Development Issues Fundamental Limitations MILOs Crossed-Field Amplifiers Summary Problems References BWOs, MWCGs, and O-Type Cerenkov Devices Introduction History Design Principles Operational Features Research and Development Issues Fundamental Limitations Summary Problems References Klystrons and Reltrons Introduction History Design Principles Operational Features Research and Development Issues Fundamental Limitations Summary Problems References Vircators, Gyrotrons and Electron Cyclotron Masers, and Free-Electron Lasers Introduction Vircators Gyrotrons and Electron Cyclotron Masers Free-Electron Lasers Summary Problems References Appendix: High Power Microwave Formulary A.1 Electromagnetism A.2 Waveguides and Cavities A.3 Pulsed Power and Beams Diodes and Beams A.4 Microwave Sources A.5 Propagation and Antennas A.6 Applications Power Beaming Plasma Heating Index

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J Benford, Microwave Systems Inc., USA, LAFAYETTE CA, U.S.A J Swegle, J-Two, California, USA, California, U.S.A E Schamiloglu, University of New Mexico, USA, New Mexico, U.S.A

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