Wide-Band Slow-Wave Systems

Introduction Analysis of Nonhomogeneous Helical Systems Using Electrodynamical Methods Modeling of Nonhomogeneous Helical Systems Simulation of Axially Symmetrical Helical System Simulation of Complex Helical Systems without Internal Shields Summary References Multiconductor Line Method Electromagnetic Waves in Multiconductor Lines Voltages and Currents in Multi Conductor Lines Normal Waves in Multi Conductor Lines Dependence of Wave Admittances and Effective Dielectric Permittivities on Phase Angle Calculation of Capacitances Principles of Modeling of Slow-Wave Structures Application of the Multiconductor Line Method for Analysis of Nonhomogeneous Systems Calculations of Frequency Characteristics Using Numerical Iterations Application of Scattering Transmission Line Matrices Summary References Calculation of Characteristic Impedances of Multiconductor Lines Finite Difference Method Finite Element Method Integral Equation Method Application of the Method of Integral Equations Summary References Models and Properties of Slow-Wave Systems Models and Properties of Special Types of Helical Systems Gutter-Type Helical and Meander Systems Influence of Periodical Inhomogeneities on Properties of Slow-Wave Systems Simulation of Meander Systems with Finite Length Summary References Investigation of Slow-Wave Systems Applying Versatile Electromagnetic Simulation and Design Tools Model of a Helical Slow-Wave System Investigation of the Twined Helical Slow-Wave System Input Impedance of Helical Systems Resonances in the System of Shields and Possibilities of Avoiding Them Application of Software for Three-Dimensional Modeling Summary References Investigation of Slow-Wave Structures Using Synergy of Various Methods Simulation of Inhomogeneous Meander Line Simulation and Properties of the H-Profile Meander System Simulation of Symmetrical and Asymmetrically Shielded Helical Lines Simulation of the Axially Symmetrical Helical Line Summary References Application of Slow-Wave Structures for Deflection of Electron Beams Correction of Phase Distortions in Traveling-Wave Deflecting Systems Electrical Field in the Deflecting System Nonlinear Distortions in Traveling-Wave Cathode-Ray Tubes Simulation of Transitions to Traveling-Wave Deflecting Systems Opportunities for Improvement of Dynamic Characteristics of Traveling-Wave Cathode-Ray Tubes and Their Signal Paths Conclusions References Application of Slow-Wave Systems for Delay Simulation of Meander Systems Containing Periodical Inhomogeneities Properties of Packaged Microstrip Meander Systems Characteristic Impedance of Meander Systems Models of Meander Systems Containing Additional Shields Analysis of Wide-Band Meander Slow-Wave Systems Using an Advanced Model Wide-Band Modified Gutter-Type Delay Lines Summary References Computer-Aided Design of Electrodynamical Delay Lines General Information Methodology of Computer-Aided Design of Wide-Band Meander Systems Principles of Synthesis of Initial Structure of Microstrip Meander Delay Line Containing Additional Shields Algorithm for Synthesis of Microstrip Meander Delay Lines Methodology and Algorithm for Design of Helical Delay Lines Summary References Index