noun
- plural of klystron; electron tubes that generate or amplify microwaves by using the kinetic energy of an electron beam
Usage: technical; electronics
Examples
- The radar system uses high-power klystrons to generate microwave signals.
- Scientists replaced the old klystrons with more efficient models.
- The particle accelerator requires several klystrons to operate properly.
- Engineers tested the klystrons before installing them in the transmitter.
- Modern klystrons can produce extremely high frequencies for research applications.