The Primary task of the Klystron Tube Shop
is to assemble high power S-band and X-band
pulsed klystrons for SLAC accelerator
applications. The Klystron Tube Shop also
produces CW storage ring klystrons as well as
high gradient R & D accelerator structures and a
variety of other RF vacuum electronic
components. The group has special expertise in
hydrogen atmosphere brazing, ceramic to metal
seal brazing, diffusion bonding, and electron
gun assembly and processing.
Cut-away view of
high power S-Band Klystron manufactured for the
SLAC 2-mile accelerator.
Electron Guns
for Klystron Applications are Pre-Processed in
RF Induction Vacuum Furnaces at Temperatures up
to 1100 °C.
1.2 Megawatt, CW,
B-Factory Klystron in Final Assembly.
Electron Gun
Assembly Ready for Installation in 75 Megawatt
X-Band Klystron.
75 Megawatt X-Band
PPM (Periodic Permanent Magnet) Klystron
Developed for the Next Linear Collider.
Technician
setting up X-Band Accelerator Structure for
Diffusion Bonding in Hydrogen Atmosphere furnace
X-Band
Accelerator Assembly Set-Up for Final Braze of
RF Coupler on to Bonded accelerator structure.
