Klystrons Travelg Wave Tubes Magnetrons (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781608071845)

Microwave tubes are vacuum electron devices used for the generation and amplification of radio frequencies in the microwave range. An established technology area, the use of tubes remains essential in the field today for high-power applications. The culmination of the author's 50 years of industry experience, this authoritative resource offers you a thorough understanding of the operations and major classes of microwave tubes. Minimizing the use of advanced mathematics, the book places emphasis on clear qualitative explanations of phenomena. This practical reference serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the field and offers established tube engineers a comprehensive refresher. Professionals find coverage of all major tube classifications, including klystrons, traveling wave tubes (TWTs), magnetrons, cross field amplifiers, and gyrotrons.

Author: A. S. Jr. Gilmour
ISBN-10: 1608071847
ISBN-13: 9781608071845
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2011
Pages: 884
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.90d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 305