Linear theory of a dielectric-loaded rectangular Cerenkov maser with a sheet electron beam

摘要

A three-dimensional model of a dielectric-loaded rectangular Cerenkov maser with a sheet electron beam for the beam-wave interaction is proposed.Based on this model,the hybrid-mode dispersion equation is derived with the Borgnis potential function by using the field-matching method.Its approximate solution is obtained under the assumption of a dilute electron beam.By using the Ansoft high frequency structural simulator (HFSS) code,the electromagnetic field distribution in the interaction structure is given.Through numerical calculations,the effects of beam thickness,beam and dielectric-layer gap distance,beam voltage,and current density on the resonant growth rate are analysed in detail.