W波段准光模式变换器的设计

准光模式变换器是大功率输出回旋管的关键部件.采用高转换效率的准光模式变换器可以横向输出电磁波,增大收集极的尺寸,提高回旋管的输出功率,提高整管效率.该文设计的回旋管内置准光模式变换器由Denisov辐射器天线和四个反射镜组成,输入频率为94GHz,模式为TE_6,2模.采用耦合波理论分析和优化了Denisov辐射器内的场分布,并根据矢量绕射理论编制数值模拟程序计算了各个反射镜上的场分布,其输出功率转换效率达97.2%.利用三维全波仿真软件feko6.0进行对比分析,最后加工所设计的结构并内置于回旋振荡管进行热测实验,结果表明其输出场分布与理论计算结果基本一致.     

426GHz回旋管准光模式变换器

采用几何光学模型研究并设计了一个由Vlasov矩形开口辐射器和两级曲面反射器组成的太赫兹回旋管准光模式变换器。利用几何光学理论对Vlasov型准光模式变换器进行了初步设计,采用矢量绕射理论对准光模式变换器进行了详细的分析并编写相应程序,最后结合具体设计参数,得到工作模式在模式变换器中的变换过程。模拟结果表明,太赫兹回旋管中的TE0.6模式在输出窗处被转换为能量集中的准Gauss波束,其效率为89．0％。     

Design of a Quasi-Optical Mode Converter for a Frequency Step-Tunable Gyrotron

The quasi-optical mode converter for a frequency step-tunable gyrotron which consists of a dimpled-wall antenna (Denisov-type launcher) and a beam-forming mirror system has been optimized for 9 modes from TE_17,6 at 105 GHz to TE_23,8 at 143 GHz. The first mirror is a large quasi-elliptical focusing one; the second and third are phase-correcting mirrors with a non-quadratic shape of the surface. The results of calculations show that for these modes the Denisov-type launcher has a well-focused beam with low diffraction losses, and the radiation pattern presents an almost identical field shape for all modes considered. A multi-mode optimization of the phase-correcting mirrors with two different methods has been tested. The simulations show that the phase-correcting mirrors can be used for broadband operation in the frequency range from 105 GHz up to 143 GHz in the various design modes. This quasi-optical mode converter can achieve efficiencies of 94%-98% for converting the rotating high-order cylindrical cavity modes into the usable fundamental Gaussian mode.     

Investigation of a Broadband Quasi-Optical Mode Converter for a Multi-Frequency 1 MW Gyrotron

A broadband quasi-optical (QO) mode converter for a multi-frequency gyrotron has been designed and tested at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK). The launcher is optimized for the TE_22,8 mode at 140 GHz, but the radiated beams present an almost identically focused pattern for all 9 considered modes between 105 GHz (TE_17,6) and 143 GHz (TE_23,8). Combining with a beam-forming mirror system, which consists of a quasi-elliptical mirror and two phase-correcting mirrors with non-quadratic surface contour, further calculations show that efficiencies of more than 94% have been achieved for converting the rotating high-order cylindrical cavity modes into the usable fundamental Gaussian mode. Low power (cold) measurements show a good agreement with theoretical predictions. This QO mode converter can be used for the broadband operation of a multi-frequency 1 MW gyrotron.     

Calculation of Radiation from a Helically Cut Waveguide for a Gyrotron Mode Converter in the Quasi-Optical Approximation

We present results of calculations of the radiation from a helically cut waveguide launcher, a so-called Vlasov launcher, which is commonly used either internal or external to a gyrotron for purposes of mode conversion. A gyrotron internal mode converter consists of such a launcher that radiates the waveguide mode as a nearly Gaussian beam in free space followed by a set of mirrors to focus and direct the radiation. The radiation from the launcher is first calculated using a geometric optics representation of the waveguide mode. Then the radiation is calculated in the quasi-optical limit, including diffraction. These analytic results are compared to a rigorous calculation using the computer code SURF3D, which uses an electric field integral equation (EFIE) approach. Good agreement is obtained between the quasi-optical theory and the SURF3D calculation. The present results provide new insights into the accuracy of the quasi-optical theory and may be useful for the design and improvement of Vlasov-type mode converters.     

High-Efficient Mode Converter for ITER Gyrotron

A high-efficiency mode converter of the ITER gyrotron operating mode into the Gaussian wave beam has been developed. It includes an irradiating waveguide with shallow deformation and profiled quasi-optical mirrors to increase the Gaussian content. Low-power tests were carried out with a TE_25.10 mode exciter and a mode converter. A prototype of the short-pulsed 170 GHz gymtmn with the new converter was manufactured and tested. Diffraction losses measured inside the tube were less then 2% at the 1 MW power level. A high Gaussian mode content in the output beam has been also demonstrated.     

Comparison of Different Methods for Calculating Gyrotron Quasi-Optical Mode Converters

This paper presents the use of combination of three methods for calculation and synthesis of high-efficiency microwave mode converters, such as radiators of gyrotrons. The analytical method yields immediate estimates of mode converter dimensions, the Scalar Integral Equation (SIE) allows one to synthesize efficiently the optimal profile of the mode converter, and the most accurate Electric Field Integral Equation (EFIE) is used to check all transmission characteristics of the converter including calculations of reflection and cross-polarization. The combination of these three methods is an optimal for the mode converter design. Just so the launcher was designed for a quasi-optical mode converter used in the 60 GHz gyrotron in the TE7,3 operating mode. The simulation results agree well with the measured data. The paper also presents for the first time an accurate derivation of the SIE method.     

一种准光模式变换器的设计和实验

准光模式变换器是实现高功率回旋管高效输出的重要部件。该文针对140 GHz, TE_28,8模回旋振荡管研制,开展以Denisov型辐射器和3个准光镜面构成的准光模式变换器设计与实验研究。利用标量衍射法优化辐射器辐射口径处的场分布,其与理想高斯场之间的矢量相关性为96.2%;基于几何光学和高斯波束匹配方法设计了聚焦镜面与波束整形镜面,采用3维全波分析软件Surf3D获得各个镜面上及输出窗处的场分布,对所设计的镜面系统进行了仿真验证,在输出窗处获得了高斯模式含量为96.67%的输出波束,整个模式变换器的功率转换效率为93.98%。以自行研制的TE_28,8模激励器作为准光模式变换器的输入,通过对模式变换器转换性能仿真结果验证,在严格控制加工精度及装配和实验过程的基础上,完成了准光模式变换器转换性能的冷测实验。实验结果表明,设计和实验具有合理的一致性,可以作为准光模式变换器工程应用设计和验证手段。     

High Efficiency Mode Converter for Low-Frequency Gyrotron

A high efficiency quasi-optical (QO) mode converter for high-power, low-frequency gyrotron have been designed and tested. For low-frequency gyrotrons, the scales of the mode converter are comparatively small on the wavelength scale, thus causing significant diffraction losses. Over-1 MW power gyrotron with TE_8,3 cavity at 28 GHz have been developed, which has a high efficiency mode converter designed by the use of numerical methods for launcher optimization. This calculation is sufficiently optimized to maximize the fractional Gaussian content of the far field. The total transmission efficiency from the mode converter to output window is 94.7%. For the experimental result of first tube, the output power of more than 1 MW has been obtained with about 40% efficiency and output burn pattern agrees fairly with the calculated profiles, which imply the design appropriateness. Besides, the frequency dependence for diffraction loss is discussed, and these results give the guiding design principle of the mode converter for high-power, low-frequency and long-pulse gyrotrons.     

TE01-TEM00 Quasi-Optical Mode Converter

A new quasi-optical TE₀₁-TEM₀₀ mode converter is presented. It consists of four mirrors sequentially correcting diffraction divergence of TE₀₁ mode, its polarization, then amplitude and phase patterns. Results of the measurement performed at millimeter waves agree well with the design parameters: total conversion efficiency exceeds 90% in the frequency band of 20%.     

A Quasi-Optical System for Converting TE0n Mode Outputs of a Gyrotron into Gaussian Beams

In this paper we present a novel design of a quasi-optical system for conversion of gyrotron outputs into Gaussian-like beams. It consists of a quasi-optical antenna, two focusing mirrors and a filter which removes the side lobes of the beam. The system is appropriate as a transmission line for frequency tunable gyrotrons operating at TE_0n mode. As an illustration of our approach, we present results which demonstrate the applicability of the developed system for conversion of the radiation generated by the Gyrotron FU IVA. The examples include conversion of three TE_0n modes (TE₀₂, 223 GHz; TE₀₃, 323 GHz; TE₀₄, 423 GHz) into Gaussian- like beams.     

W波段回旋管准光模式变换器的研究

该文对W波段TE₆₂模回旋管准光模式变换器的辐射器和镜面系统进行了设计与实验验证。基于耦合模理论,采用两级微扰对辐射器进行了设计,获得了圆波导内壁上的类高斯束斑的场分布;基于惠更斯原理的矢量衍射积分理论,对准光模式变换器的镜面系统进行了优化设计,模拟与计算结果表明准光模式变换器的模式变换效率为92.3%。最后,通过热测实验,验证了输出模式为W波段类高斯模式。     

三反射镜准光模式变换器的设计与模拟

本文设计了一种用于W 波段边廊模回旋振荡管的三反射镜准光模式变换器。该模式变换器由一个Vlasov 型螺旋 切口辐射器和三面聚焦反射镜构成,可以将回旋管输出的高阶模式高效地转换为准高斯模式。根据矢量绕射理论和物理 光学法编写了模拟仿真程序,并对辐射器和反射镜的空间辐射场进行了计算、优化和分析。计算结果表明：输出波束中 高斯基模的标量相关系数为97.9%,矢量相关系数为95.9%,转换效率达到了81.5%。     

Design of a Quasi-Optical System Converting the TE06 Output Mode of a Gyrotron into a Gaussian-Like Beam

Gaussian optics can be used to design a quasi-optical system converting the TE₀₆ mode output (f=388 GHz) of a submillimeter wave gyrotron into a well-collimated, linearly-polarized free-space beam with a circular cross-section. A quasi-optical antenna produces a main beam with an elliptical cross-section, which is then converted by two mirrors into a well-collimated beam with a circular cross-section.     

New Concepts for Quasi-Optical Structures for Use With Gyrotron Systems

This paper discusses the use of some relatively new quasi-optical structures for configuring high-power gyrotron-based millimeter-wave systems for plasma fusion, microwave technologies, electron accelerators, radar, and communication. Techniques for wave combining and switching, and for wave matching to transmitters, receivers, and antennas are analyzed.     

Design of a Quasi-Optical System to Convert TE0n Mode Outputs of a Gyrotron into Gaussian Beams

In this paper we present a novel design of a quasi-optical system for conversion of gyrotron outputs into gaussian beams. It consists of a quasi-optical antenna, four focusing mirrors (parabolic cylinders) and a filter which removes the side lobes of the beam. The system is capable to convert three TE_0n mode outputs into gaussian beams with waist size of 16.7 mm as well as four TE_1n mode outputs into bi-gaussian beams with waist size of 10.9 mm in width and 16.5 mm in length.     

High-Power Density Design of a Soft-Switching High-Power Bidirectional dc–dc Converter

A bidirectional dc-dc converter typically consists of a buck and a boost converters. In order to have high-power density, the converter can be designed to operate in discontinuous conducting mode (DCM) such that the passive inductor can be minimized. The DCM operation associated current ripple can be alleviated by interleaving multiphase currents. However, DCM operation tends to increase turnoff loss because of a high peak current and its associated parasitic ringing due to the oscillation between the inductor and the device output capacitance. Thus, the efficiency is suffered with the conventional DCM operation. Although to reduce the turnoff loss a lossless capacitor snubber can be added across the switch, the energy stored in the capacitor needs to be discharged before device is turned on. This paper adopts a gate signal complimentary control scheme to turn on the nonactive switch and to divert the current into the antiparalleled diode of the active switch so that the main switch can be turned on under zero-voltage condition. This diverted current also eliminates the parasitic ringing in inductor current. For capacitor value selection, there is a tradeoff between turnon and turnoff losses. This paper suggests the optimization of capacitance selection through a series of hardware experiments to ensure the overall power loss minimization under complimentary DCM operating condition. According to the suggested design optimization, a 100-kW hardware prototype is constructed and tested. The experimental results are provided to verify the proposed design approach.     

An Analytical Design and Analysis Method for a High-Power Circular to Rectangular Waveguide Mode Converter and Its Applications

An analytical method to estimate the scattering of RF power into multiple modes inside a nonuniform waveguide using perturbation techniques is presented. This method is quite general, much faster than numerical methods, and may be applied to a wide variety of nonuniform waveguides. We have used this method to design and analyze a three-section mode transformer that converts a ${rm TE}_{01}$ circular waveguide mode to a ${rm TE}_{20}$ rectangular waveguide mode. This mode converter is specially suitable for use in ultra-high-power applications. Due to the complexity of the problem, we have used the symbolic solver Mathematica to produce most of our analytical results. The results match within reasonable accuracy with High Frequency Structure Simulator field solver simulations. We also present the application of this mode converter to variety of ultra-high-power microwave components and experimentally show the performance of these devices.      

回旋管模式选择复合腔的设计分析

为了使一种新型复合开放式谐振腔能够应用于毫米波回旋管器件,该文从工程设计的角度出发,分析这种腔结构中的公共壁增厚和轴向开漂移孔对腔中工作模式稳定性的影响,探讨在实际工程设计中补偿这种影响的手段。结果表明,合理增大复合腔外腔的半径能够有效实现工作模式的模式纯度和相对稳定性。     

回旋管用模式过渡器的设计考虑

提出了回旋管用模式过渡器设计的三个原则,通过三角函数分布过渡器的设计实例,证明了这三个原则的准确性.其中条件(1)和(2)应该由过渡器半径的分布函数的选取本身来满足,条件(3)则可以通过改变过渡器长度得到满足.这些设计原则不仅适用于三角函数分布,也适用于其它分布函数的过渡器设计.