Initial test results from the HDL-varian injection-locked, conventional emission, high power magnetron program

The authors report on the development of high power, high energy microwave modules. The HDL-Varian high-power magnetron program is unique in the HPM field in that established crossed-field tube technologies are being exploited in order to circumvent many of the difficulties inherent in other HPM sources. Instead of using explosive field emission cathodes, short pulse lengths, and extremely high voltages, the authors are operating with secondary emission cathodes, carefully conditioned high vacuum surfaces, and more moderate dc and rf fields. As a result, typical crossed-field tube properties are expected including long pulse lengths, high efficiency, relatively low operating voltages and magnetic fields, and high phase stability and control using well isolated low-power rf drivers. High efficiency and moderate voltages allow for the use of proven high repetition rate modulator technology. Preliminary results from an 18-vane rising sun magnetron are presented