Definition of klystron in English:
klystron
noun ˈklʌɪstrɒnˈklaɪstrɑn
Physics An electron tube that generates or amplifies microwaves by velocity modulation.
Example sentencesExamples
- The electrons travel through the klystron in cavities, where their speed is regulated.
- These klystrons will be replaced by devices designed to operate for a duration of 1000 s, which are currently being tested.
- Modern circular accelerators place klystrons and electromagnets around a circular copper tube to speed up particles.
- Microwave generation was by means of a klystron and the frequency was measured with a built-in frequency counter.
- A storage ring has the same components as the main accelerator but with fewer klystrons.
Origin
1930s: from Greek kluzein, klus- 'wash over' + -tron.