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The electron cyclotron maser

K. R. Chu*

K. R. Chu*

  • Department of Physics, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan

  • *Electronic address: krchu@phys.nthu.edu.tw
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Rev. Mod. Phys. 76, 489 – Published 4 May, 2004

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.76.489

Abstract

The electron cyclotron maser (ECM) is based on a stimulated cyclotron emission process involving energetic electrons in gyrational motion. It constitutes a cornerstone of relativistic electronics, a discipline that has emerged from our understanding and utilization of relativistic effects for the generation of coherent radiation from free electrons. Over a span of four decades, the ECM has undergone a remarkably successful evolution from basic research to device implementation while continuously being enriched by new physical insights. By delivering unprecedented power levels, ECM-based devices have occupied a unique position in the millimeter and submillimeter regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, and find use in numerous applications such as fusion plasma heating, advanced radars, industrial processing, materials characterization, particle acceleration, and tracking of space objects. This article presents a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles of the ECM and their embodiment in practical devices.

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