multipaction

Definition

resonant back and forth flow of secondary electrons in a vacuum between two surfaces separated by a distance such that the electron transit time is an odd integral multiple of one half the period of the alternating voltage impressed on the surface

Notes

  • NOTE The effects of multipaction can be loss of output power up to reaching the multipaction breakdown voltage leading to the generation of spark.
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