Simulation of high-power microwaves gas breakdown with a modified multi-physical model
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0054918
Abstract: In this paper, a modified multi-physics method for transient analysis of high-power microwaves (HPM) gas breakdown is proposed. Distinguished from previous works, the proposed method couples the plasma fluid equations with Maxwell's equations to fully… read more here.
Keywords: power microwaves; high power; modified multi; gas ... See more keywords
Nonlinear decay of high-power microwaves into trapped modes in inhomogeneous plasma
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DOI: 10.1088/1741-4326/ac5d61
Abstract: We present novel experimental evidence of parametric decay instability of microwave beams in the plasma edge of the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator. We propose that the instability is sustained by trapping of only one daughter wave… read more here.
Keywords: high power; nonlinear decay; microwaves trapped; power microwaves ... See more keywords
Damage Effects and Protection on Low-Noise Amplifiers Under High-Power Microwaves
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DOI: 10.1109/temc.2025.3560618
Abstract: This article investigates the impact of high-power microwaves (HPM) on low-noise amplifiers (LNA) and protective measures. It begins by discussing the predominant types of LNA, followed by an examination of experimental methodologies and advancements in… read more here.
Keywords: low noise; noise amplifiers; power; power microwaves ... See more keywords
History and Future of High Power Microwaves
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2024.3391732
Abstract: High power microwaves (>100-MW peak power, frequencies between 1 and 300 GHz) began emerging some 50 years ago as a new technology enabling new applications and offering innovative approaches to the existing applications. It is… read more here.
Keywords: history; hpm; peak power; power ... See more keywords
Repeated exposure to nanosecond high power pulsed microwaves increases cancer incidence in rat
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226858
Abstract: High-power microwaves are used to inhibit electronics of threatening military or civilian vehicles. This work aims to assess health hazards of high-power microwaves and helps to define hazard threshold levels of modulated radiofrequency exposures such… read more here.
Keywords: power microwaves; high power; repeated exposure; power ... See more keywords