A 30 MW, 200 MHz Inductive Output Tube for RF Accelerators

Radio frequency (RF) sources are required to power accelerators operating at approximately 200 MHz and providing 30 MW for each accelerator cavity. The requirement is for compact, cost efficiency RF sources. This project will investigate a fundamental mode (FM) multiple beam (MB) inductive output tube (IOT) as a candidate RF source to provide this power. The FM MB IOT offers compactness and improved efficiency. Phase I will generate designs for all major tube components. Commercial Applications and other Benefits as described by the awardee: Successful development of a high-efficiency, multiple-beam IOT at 200 MHz should have many high RF power applications, significantly reducing the cost of these systems. The device will be simpler, more efficient, and less expensive then current devices.