Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach
Shahana Rizvi, Muhammad Afzal
TL;DR
This paper presents a method to optimize electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures used in devices like backward wave oscillators.
Contribution
The novel contribution is an exact mode-matching solution for wave propagation in beam-plasma interaction systems.
Findings
Higher plasma frequencies improve scattering characteristics of electromagnetic waves.
Reduced beam radii enhance wave propagation efficiency in cylindrical structures.
The method provides exact solutions for reflection, transmission, and power flux in these systems.
Abstract
This study introduces a method for analyzing the propagation of electromagnetic waves in cylindrical structures with central chambers facilitating beam-plasma interactions, particularly relevant for slow-wave structures in backward wave oscillators. The boundary value problem, governed by the Helmholtz equation, is resolved using the mode-matching technique, yielding an exact solution. The analysis elucidates key phenomena, including reflection, transmission, orthogonality relations, and power flux variations with frequency and material properties. By examining the effects of plasma frequency and beam radius on phase velocity, group velocity, and interaction efficiency, the study provides insights into optimizing wave propagation and energy transfer. The results demonstrate that higher plasma frequencies and reduced beam radii enhance scattering characteristics, offering practical…
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TopicsGyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research · Particle accelerators and beam dynamics · Magnetic confinement fusion research