Thermionic Valves
Their Theory and Design

Originally published in 1953, this book provides a theoretical account of the behaviour of thermionic high vacuum devices.

A. H. W. Beck (Author)

9781107502246, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

590 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3.3 cm, 0.74 kg

Originally published in 1953, this book provides a theoretical account of the behaviour of thermionic high vacuum devices. Beck, who later became Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, aims his explanation primarily at physics or engineering graduates in order to furnish them with the necessary background knowledge to 'appreciate current research papers'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education and electrical engineering.

Preface
List of tables
List of symbols
Part I. The Physical Theory of Electronics: 1. Thermionic emission
2. Secondary, field and photo-electric emission
3. Fluorescence and phosphorescence
Part II. The Mathematical Theory of Electronics: 4. Electrostatic fields
5. Electrostatic and magnetic electron optics of fields without space charge
6. Space-charge flow and the diode
7. Transit time effects
Part III. Types of Valve: 9. Triodes for low and medium frequencies
10. Multigrid receiving valves
11. Transmitter valves
12. Velocity-modulated valves
13. Triodes at ultra-high frequencies
14. Travelling-wave tubes and beam interaction tubes
15. Magnetrons
16. Picture convertors and storage tubes
Tables 9-11
Appendix 1. Recent work on oxide cathodes
Appendix 2. Space-charge waves
3. Noise production in travelling-wave tubes
Bibliography
Recent references
Index.

Subject Areas: Circuits & components [TJFC]