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Time evolution of an electron discharge in a parallel-plate dielectric-loaded waveguide
Germán TorregrosaBenito GimenoVicente E. BoriaA.m. PerezAngela CovesCarlos Vicentesubject
Multipactor effectWaveguide (electromagnetism)Electrostatic dischargeMaterials scienceCondensed matter physicsbusiness.industryTime evolutionPhysics::OpticsElectronDielectricElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialsOpticsSecondary emissionElectrical and Electronic EngineeringbusinessVoltagedescription
The objective of this letter is to study the time evolution of a multipactor discharge in a simple dielectric waveguide structure. In particular, the investigation is performed on the case of a parallel-plate waveguide structure partially filled with a dielectric layer. The main consequence of the specific case studied in this letter is the fact that the dielectric layer charges negatively, allowing a negative static field to build up. This dc field eventually leads to a single-surface multipactor in the metallic surface before finally turning off the electron discharge.
year | journal | country | edition | language |
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2006-07-01 | IEEE Electron Device Letters |