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Anfinogentov V. G. Chaotic oscillation in the electron beam with virtual cathode. Izvestiya VUZ. Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, 1994, vol. 2, iss. 5, pp. 69-83.

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Chaotic oscillation in the electron beam with virtual cathode

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Anfinogentov Vasilij Gennadievich, Saratov State University
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Nonlinear oscillations of the electron beam with virtual cathode in the Pierce diode are studied by numerical simulation (PIC method). Different dynamical states including chaotic oscillations of the electron beam are recognized. Quantatively (correlation dimension and greatest Lapunov exponent) and qualitatively (autocorrelation function and unstable periodic orbits) characteristics of chaotic oscillations are obtained. Physical processes in the diode are investigated and it was shown that the second region reflecting the electrons may appear in the beam. This region was called the secondary virtual cathode. It was discovered that one mechanism of beam chaotic behavior appearence was connected with the nonlinear interaction between the virtual cathodes.

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Received: 
12.10.1994
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01.12.1994
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03.03.1995