Look up: magnetron

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   magnetron
   [n] - a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields
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   magnetron
   an electron valve (tube) in which electrons interact with the electric field of a circuit element...to produce an alternating current power output. Category: Electrical engineering and energy • an ultra high frequency(UHF)diode oscillator containing its own cavity resonator in which electrons are whirled in a circular path by a magnetic field Category: Various industries and crafts<...
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   magnetron
   noun a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators
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   magnetron
   diode vacuum tube consisting of a cylindrical (straight wire) cathode and a coaxial anode, between which a dc (direct current) potential creates an ... [7 related articles]
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   magnetron
   magnetron 1. A vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is manipulated by electric and magnetic fields to generate microwaves. The microwave radiation produced is either pulsed, for use in radar applications, or continuous, as required for microwave cooking. 2. A diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is controlled by an externally applied mag...
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   Magnetron
   Ion source that produces negative ions by extracting them from a plasma formed by an electric arc formed in hydrogen gas. Used in the Pre-Acc H- and I- sources at FNAL.
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   Magnetron
   Ion source that produces negative ions by extracting them from a plasma formed by an electric arc formed in hydrogen gas. Used in the Pre-Acc H- and I- sources at FNAL.
   Found on http://www-bdnew.fnal.gov/operations/acc
   
   
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   magnetron
   a crossed-field tube in which both the electron beam and the slow-wave structure are re-entrant
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   magnetron
   magnetron (măg'nitron") , vacuum tube oscillator (see electron tube) that generates high-power electromagnetic signals in the microwave frequency range. Its operation is based on the combined action of a magnetic field applied externally and the electric field between its electrodes. T...
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