Design analysis and simulation study of an efficiency enhanced L-band MILO (original) (raw)

This article presents a study on an L-band magnetically insulated transmission line oscillator (MILO), demonstrating a significant enhancement in device efficiency through simulation techniques. The research utilizes the 3D PIC simulation code "Particle Studio" and identifies key parameters affecting performance, such as the distance between the cathode and beam-dump disk. An improvement in power conversion efficiency from 19.2% to 22.4% is reported alongside an increase in peak RF power generation, attributed to effective virtual cathode formation and optimal impedance matching.