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A dual-cavity TM02-TM01 mode converter is designed for a dual-mode operation over-moded relativistic backward-wave oscillator. With the converter, the fundamental mode output is achieved. Particle-in-cell simulation shows that the efficiency of beam-wave conversion was over 46% and a pureTM01 mode output was obtained. Effects of end reflection provided by the mode converter were studied. Adequate TM01 mode feedback provided by the converter enhances conversion efficiency. The distance between the mode converter and extraction cavity critically affect the generation of microwaves depending on the reflection phase of TM01 mode feedback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A dual-mode operation mechanism in an overmoded relativistic backward wave oscillator is presented. The electron beam interacts with the - 1st space harmonic of TM01 mode synchronously in the slow wave structure. Then the backward propagating TM01 mode is converted to the forward propagating TM02 mode. As the phase velocity of the volume harmonic of TM02 mode is about twice that of the surface harmonic of TM01 mode, the TM02 mode also plays an important role in the high-power microwave generation. Particle-in-cell simulation shows that an efficiency of 48% and a significant improvement of the power capacity have been obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]