A European Project on Vacuum Tube Amplifiers for THz Amplification

作者: Viktor Krozer , Mikko Kotiranta , Fayçal Bouamrane , Anna Maria Fiorello , Thomas Bouvet

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摘要: The OPTHER (Optically Driven THz amplifier) project supported by the European Commission within Seventh Framework Program (FP7) represents first joint attempt to realize vacuum electron devices in range. target of was design and 1 tube amplifier. challenges presented task innovative solutions adopted established a new level knowledge field. main aspects are described, focusing on solutions.

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