Magnetron with diamond coated cathode
First Claim
1. A radio frequency (RE) magnetron device for generating microwave power comprising:
- a cathode either partially or entirely comprised of a diamond material, the diamond material configured to emit electrons and sustain operation of the magnetron device via secondary electron emission and without assistance of a heating source, the cathode having a generally smooth surface;
an anode disposed concentrically around the cathode, an electric field provided radially between the anode and the cathode; and
first and second oppositely charged pole pieces operatively connected to the cathode for producing a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the electric field.
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Abstract
A radio frequency magnetron device for generating radio frequency power includes a cathode at least partially formed from a diamond material. An anode is disposed concentrically around the cathode. An electron field is provided radially between the anode and the cathode. First and second oppositely charged pole pieces are operatively connected to the cathode for producing a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the electric field. A filament is provided within the electron tube which when heated produces primary electrons. Alternatively, a voltage is applied to the anode which causes primary electrons to emit from the diamond coated cathode. A portion of the primary electrons travel in a circular path and induce radio frequency power. Another portion of the primary electrons spiral back and collide with the cathode causing the emission of secondary electrons. The secondary electron emission sustains operation of the magnetron device once the device has been started.
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23 Claims
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1. A radio frequency (RE) magnetron device for generating microwave power comprising:
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a cathode either partially or entirely comprised of a diamond material, the diamond material configured to emit electrons and sustain operation of the magnetron device via secondary electron emission and without assistance of a heating source, the cathode having a generally smooth surface;
an anode disposed concentrically around the cathode, an electric field provided radially between the anode and the cathode; and
first and second oppositely charged pole pieces operatively connected to the cathode for producing a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the electric field. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A secondary electron emitting device for a magnetron comprising:
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a cathode either partially or entirely comprised of a diamond material, the diamond material configured to emit electrons and sustain operation of the magnetron via secondary electron emission without assistance of a heating source; and
an anode in spaced relation with the cathode. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for producing radio frequency power using a magnetron device comprising the steps of:
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coating a substantially cylindrical cathode with a diamond material;
placing an anode in a spaced relationship with the diamond coated cathode;
applying an electric field between the anode and the cathode;
emitting primary electrons from the cathode for initiating operation of the magnetron device; and
emitting secondary electrons from the cathode for sustaining operation of the magnetron device, the emitting of secondary electrons responsive to the emitting of the primary electrons. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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