klystron

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλύδων (klúdōn, “surf”) + -τρον (-tron).

Noun

klystron (plural klystrons)

  1. (physics) an electron tube used to amplify microwave-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
    • 1991, Richard B. Neal, The Stanford Two-mile Accelerator - Volume 1, page 541:
      Then, he must misphase two klystrons, adjusting by equal and opposite amounts until the beam energy is correct.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /klis.tʁɔ̃/
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Noun

klystron m (plural klystrons)

  1. (physics) klystron

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