An Automated Pulse Diagnostic System for a Relativistic Microwave Oscillator

The software and hardware systems that automate measurements of the characteristics of the 0.4/6 linear induction accelerator and the radiation parameters of its relativistic microwave oscillator are described. The system contains a controller that controls the accelerator triggering process, the readout of the oscilloscope signals, and the timing of the operation of the experimental setup components; means for the spectral diagnostics of microwave pulses; and software and drivers that allow interaction between the equipment and a personal computer, the remote control of the operation of the experimental setup, and digital signal processing.