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klystron Definition

klys·tron (klīstrən, klis-; --trän′)

noun

an electron tube that uses electric fields and resonant cavities to bunch electrons from a uniform stream, used as an oscillator, amplifier, etc. in ultrahigh frequency circuits, and esp. as a generator and amplifier of microwaves

Etymology: < Gr klys- (see clyster) + (elec)tron

klystron Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • require: One system will require 7000 klystrons ( instruments to generate RF waves to accelerate the beam ).
  • base: The ESR transmitter is modular in design, using 16 small klystrons based on TV transmitter technology.

Modifies a noun

  • modulator: Figure 1. The six channel logic and power controller for the klystron modulator.
  • transmitter: As mentioned above, the Type 85 radar had twelve klystron transmitters.

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