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F generation using a compact bench gyromagnetic lin

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Author(s):
Rossi, J. O. [1] ; Yamasaki, F. S. [1] ; Barroso, J. J. [1] ; Greco, A. F. [1] ; Rangel, E. G. L. [1] ; Teixeira, A. F. [1] ; Neto, L. P. S. [2] ; Schamiloglu, E. [3]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Natl Inst Space Res INPE, BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Sao Paulo UNIFESP, BR-12247014 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ New Mexico UNM, Albuquerque, NM 87131 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Review of Scientific Instruments; v. 93, n. 2 FEB 1 2022.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The search for new technologies aiming to reach radiofrequency (RF) generation in different manners for diverse ends is a constant demand for several applications. The goal is to develop cost-effective and simpler systems compared to those that already exist. Our motivation is to reach an alternative way of generating RF in pulsed transmission systems employing a gyromagnetic nonlinear transmission line (GNLTL). The GNLTL consists of a ferrite-loaded-coaxial transmission line and can produce a large frequency spectrum with RF conversion efficiency above 10% from about 200 MHz up to the frequency of 2-4 GHz (S-band) for potential space-based applications. In a GNLTL, the signal amplitude is related to its propagation velocity since the peak voltage travels faster than its portion of lower amplitudes since the ferrite permeability decreases with the current amplitude. As the pulse crest travels faster than its valley, a time reduction happens in the output rise time, called pulse sharpening. Besides, the magnetic moments of ferrite dipoles initially aligned with the axial magnetic bias are displaced from their original position by the azimuthal field generated around the inner conductor by the current pulse, resulting in a damped precession movement. This movement happens along the line length as the current pulse propagates, inducing high-frequency oscillations. In short, the paper's goal is to present the experimental results using a 60-cm gyromagnetic line to provide RF in the GHz range using a solenoid for magnetic bias on a testing bench. Finally, the paper discusses the influence of the azimuthal and the axial magnetic fields on the output signal with the ferrite rings operating in a saturation state during the current pulse propagation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/26086-2 - Radiofrequency generation using gyromagnetic nonlinear transmission lines for aerospace applications
Grantee:José Osvaldo Rossi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants