High Power RF Discharge Detection Technique Based on the In-Phase and Quadrature Signals

• Published in: IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques Vol. 69; no. 12; pp. 5429 - 5438
• Main Authors: Monerris-Belda, Oscar, Marin, Raul Cervera, Jodar, Miguel Rodriguez, Diaz-Caballero, Elena, Guillen, Carlos Alcaide, Petit, John, Boria, Vicente E., Gimeno, Benito, Raboso, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.12.2021; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Breakdown; Broadband; Corona; Discharges (electric); Electric breakdown; microwave devices; Microwave theory and techniques; multipactor; Narrowband; Noise measurement; Quadratures; Radio frequency; radio frequency (RF) breakdown; Radio signals; Random noise; RF high power; RF signals; Sensitivity

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