MAGNETRON

Duration: 40 min

Creator: Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense)

Color: B&W

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Explains basically, how the traveling wave magnetron operates. Discusses the filters that exist in the magnetron and their effects on electron motion. Reviews the basic requirements of an oscillator, and shows how the magnetron meets these requirements. Points out factors that determine power and frequency, and emphasizes the effects of varying magnetic field