Study on the influence of electromagnetic parameters in large-orbit gyrotron electron gun in Ka-band

Li Ning; Wang Efeng; Lei Chaojun; Gao Dongshuo; Zhao Qixiang; Lei Zihan; Xu Yong; Zeng Xu; Feng Jinjun

doi:10.11884/HPLPB202537.250185

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Li Ning, Wang Efeng, Lei Chaojun, et al. Study on the influence of electromagnetic parameters in large-orbit gyrotron electron gun in Ka-band[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202537.250185

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Li Ning, Wang Efeng, Lei Chaojun, et al. Study on the influence of electromagnetic parameters in large-orbit gyrotron electron gun in Ka-band[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202537.250185

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Study on the influence of electromagnetic parameters in large-orbit gyrotron electron gun in Ka-band

doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202537.250185

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National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Vacuum Electronics, Beijing Vacuum Electronics Research Institute, Beijing 100015, China
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School of Police Equipment Technical, China People's Police University, Langfang 065000, China
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School of Information and Communication, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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610054

Received Date: 2025-06-25
Accepted Date: 2025-09-27
Rev Recd Date: 2025-10-09

Available Online: 2025-10-24

Abstract

Abstract

Background
Gyrotron traveling-wave tubes (gyro-TWTs), based on the electron cyclotron maser mechanism, are extensively utilized in critical military domains such as high-resolution millimeter-wave imaging radar, communications, and electronic countermeasures. Experimental observations indicate that when the cathode magnetic field exceeds a specific range, occur the electron beam bombardment of the tube wall.
Purpose
In order to reduce damage risks to the electron gun during experiments, provide guidance for identifying optimal operating points in experimental testing of Ka-band second-harmonic large-orbit gyrotron traveling wave tube (gyro-TWT).
Methods
This paper introduces the formation theory of large-orbit electron guns and analyzes the motion of electron beams in non-ideal CUSP magnetic fields. Using CST Particle Studio and E-gun software modeled and simulated the electron gun. The effects of magnetic fields, operating voltage, and beam current on the quality and trajectories of large-orbit electron beams were investigated.
Results
As the absolute value of the cathode magnetic field increases, both the velocity ratio and the Larmor radius increase, while the velocity spread decreases. With an increase in voltage, the velocity ratio decreases, and the Larmor radius drops to a minimum at a certain point before rising again. Variations in current have limited impact on the Larmor radius and the transverse-to-longitudinal velocity ratio; however, the electron-wave interaction efficiency reaches its maximum at the optimal operating current.
Conclusions
The study demonstrates that excessively low operating voltage leads to high transverse-to-longitudinal velocity ratios (α) and electron back-bombardment phenomena, which detrimentally affect the cathode. Therefore, within this voltage range (20–40 kV), the power supply voltage should be increased promptly. Conversely, excessively high reverse magnetic fields at the cathode result in oversized electron cyclotron radius, causing beam-wall bombardment and gun damage. To prevent electron beam bombardment of the tube wall, the cathode magnetic field should not exceed -85 Gs.
- electron gun,
- large-orbit electron beam,
- gyro-TWT,
- CUSP magnetic field,
- E-Gun,
- CST Particle Studio

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