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1999, № 9 · PHYSICAL PROBLEMS OF ELECTRONICS

High Power Converter of Microwaves into DC

V. Vanke1, H. Matsumoto2, N. Shinohara2, A. Kita2

1 Faculty Physics, Moscow State University, Russia
2 Radio Atmospheric Science Center, Kyoto University, Japan, Japan
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Abstract

Perspectives of Cyclotron Wave Converter (CWC) of microwaves into DC are discussed in a form of short review. All main parts of CWC (microwave cavity, reverse region and collector) are analyzed. Existing experimental results are briefly described.

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Vanke V., Matsumoto H., Shinohara N., Kita A. High Power Converter of Microwaves into DC // Journal of Radio Electronics. – 1999. – No. 9.

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