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Toshitaka Idehara

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Non-Adiabatic Effects on Electron Beam Quality for Frequency-Tunable Gyrotrons

We propose an unconventional electron gun structure in which the emitter is located on a concave cathode surface with a non-uniform electric field. Such a design violates the intuition that an emitter should place close to a uniform electric field to reduce the velocity spread. The commonly employed design guide based on the adiabatic condition predicts a huge velocity spread of 24%, but the simulation using EGUN code and verified with CST particle studio shows a very low spread of 2.8%. Examining the magnetic moment and the kinetic energy of the beam reveals that the electrons experience a relatively long acceleration process due to the much weak electric field. That's why the non-adiabatic effect matters. In addition to the cyclotron compression and the E$\times$B drift, the "resonant" polarization drift plays a crucial role in reducing the overall velocity spread.Simulations show a decent beam quality with the pitch factor of 1.5 and the transverse velocity spread of 2.8% over a wide range of the magnetic field (7.4-8.0 T) and the beam voltage (12-22 kV) with a high structural tolerance. The promising results with the wide working range enable the development of continuous frequency-tunable gyrotrons.

physics.plasm-ph

First results from a hidden photon dark matter search in the meV sector using a plane-parabolic mirror system

We report on the first results from a new dish antenna search for hidden photon dark matter (HPDM) in the meV mass region. A double mirror system composed of a plane and a parabolic mirror is designed to convert HPDMs into photons focused on a receiver. In this phase 1 experiment we obtain an upper limit on the photon-HP kinetic mixing $χ\lesssim 10^{-8}$ for the mass range of $0.67-0.92\,{\rm meV}$ using conventional mm-wave technology with a room-temperature receiver and a small-sized mirror system.

hep-ex

Gyrotrons for High-Power Terahertz Science and Technology at FIR UF

In this paper, we present the recent progress in the development of a series of gyrotrons at FIR UF that have opened the road to many novel applications in the high-power Terahertz science and technology. The current status of the research in this actively developing field is illustrated by the most representative examples in which the developed gyrotrons are used as powerful and frequency tunable sources of coherent radiation operating in a CW regime. Among them are high-precision spectroscopic techniques (most notably DNP-NMR, ESR, XDMR, and studies of the hyperfine splitting of the energy levels of positronium), treatment and characterization of advanced materials, new medical technologies.

physics.ins-det

A Dual-Beam Irradiation Facility for a Novel Hybrid Cancer Therapy

In this paper we present the main ideas and discuss both the feasibility and the conceptual design of a novel hybrid technique and equipment for an experimental cancer therapy based on the simultaneous and/or sequential application of two beams, namely a beam of neutrons and a CW (continuous wave) or intermittent sub-terahertz wave beam produced by a gyrotron for treatment of cancerous tumors. The main simulation tools for the development of the computer aided design (CAD) of the prospective experimental facility for clinical trials and study of such new medical technology are briefly reviewed. Some tasks for a further continuation of this feasibility analysis are formulated as well.

physics.med-ph

Plasma scattering measurement using a submillimeter wave gyrotron as a radiation source

Plasma scattering measurement is effective technique to observe low frequency density fluctuations excited in plasma. The spatial and wave number resolutions and the S/N ratio of measurement depend on the wavelength range, the size and the intensity of a probe beam. A well-collimated, submillimeter wave beam is suitable for improving the spatial and wave number resolutions. Application of high frequency gyrotron is effective in improving the S/N ratio of the measurement because of its capacity to deliver high power. Unlike the molecular vapor lasers, the gyrotrons generate diverging beam of radiation with TEmn mode structure. It is therefore necessary to convert the output radiation into a Gaussian beam. A quasi-optical antenna is a suitable element for the conversion system under consideration since it is applicable to several TE0n and TE1n modes. In order to apply the gyrotron to plasma scattering measurement, we have stabilized the output (P=110W, f=354GHz) of gyrotron up to the level (DP/P<1 %, Df<10 kHz). The gyrotron output can be stabilized by decreasing the fluctuation of the cathode potential.

physics.plasm-ph

Development of submillimeter wave source Gyrotron FU series for plasma diagnostics

Our gyrotrons developed in Fukui University, Research Center for Development of Far Infrared Region (FIR FU) are high frequency, medium power gyrotrons as millimeter to submillimeter wave radiation sources for application to new far-infrared technologies including plasma diagnostics. We have already developed Gyrotron FU Series which consists of 8 gyrotrons. The gyrotron series has achieved frequency tuneability in wide range (from 38 GHz to 889 GHz). The highest frequency is corresponding to a wavelength of 337 micrometers. This is a current record for high frequency operation of gyrotron. Recently, we have developed a high harmonic gyrotron with an axis-encircling electron beam and a THz gyrotron with a pulse magnet. In this presentation, the present status of Gyrotron FU Series is described.

physics.plasm-ph