Title: Radio frequency noise generating magnetron

Abstract: 1. A magnetron discharge device for noise generation comprising an elongated cathode and a plurality of anode segments surrounding said cathode to define a cylindrical space charge chamber, said cathode comprising a helix having a diameter equal to at least half the space charge chamber diameter and having a spacing between adjacent turns equal to at least half the helix diameter.

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Inventors: Wilbur, Donald A. (Troy, NY, US)
Peters, Jr., Philip H. (Schenectady, NY, US)

Application Number: 303726
Filing Date: 1952-08-11
Publication_date: 1976-03-16
Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Primary Class(es): 315/39.51 313/341, 331/78
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US Patent Ref:

2103338	Dec, 1937	Posthumus	250/36.
2154758	Apr, 1939	Dallenbach	315/1.
2597506	May, 1952	Ludi	315/40.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Tubbesing, T. H.
Assistant Examiner: MosKourtz, Nelson
Attorney: Squillaro; Jerome C., Cohen; Joseph T.