Klystron (Noun)
Meaning
An electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The klystron was used in the early radar systems to amplify the microwave signals and increase their range.
- Klystrons are still used in some modern particle accelerators to generate high-powered microwave radiation.
- The invention of the klystron in the 1930s revolutionized the field of microwave engineering and paved the way for the development of modern radar systems.
- The klystron's ability to amplify microwave signals made it an essential component in the development of early television broadcasting systems.
- In the laboratory, the klystron was used to generate high-powered microwave radiation for experiments in plasma physics.