Design and simulation of a high-frequency high-power RF extraction device using a dielectric-loaded waveguide ☆

Abstract We consider the use of a dielectric-loaded structure to extract RF energy from a high-current electron drive beam as a power source for a high-energy two-beam accelerator. This represents an alternative technique which we show to have some significant advantages over the use of the currently proposed corrugated metal structures as power extraction devices. We discuss a particular design that will extract high-power RF (0.1–1 GW) from a high-current drive beam. RF generation and transport in this class of devices have already been demonstrated at lower frequencies. We discuss the design parameters for 15 and 30 GHz dielectric transfer structures and some possible experiments.