Integration of Heat Transfer and Particle Trajectory Simulation

High RF power sources require high energy electron beams that must dissipate energy at some terminal surfaces. Thermally analyzing such surfaces requires multiple analysis tools, which is a cumbersome, error-prone, and expensive process. A single analysis tool integrating heat transfer with particle simulation will simplify the design process and reduce costs and time. Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. proposes to integrate heat transfer analysis with particle simulation in a single package. It will use the same geometry imported from CAD, requiring input of material properties and boundary conditions only once. Mesh generation will be automatic for all solvers, including the electromagnetic and thermal solvers. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: A single software tool for both particle simulation and heat transfer will have potential widespread use to design devices that require high energy electron beams. Applications include electron guns and collectors for microwave tubes, welding, and X-Ray devices.