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Title: Varian VA-161 klystron cutaway, c.1956
Creator: Varian Associates (Palo Alto, Calif.)
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Cut-away of Varian VA-161 klystron, mounted on a wooden base. The Varians developed this first miniature backward wave oscillator in 1956. A piece of paper attached to the base reads: X-Band BWO. VA-161. 8.2 to 12.4 kMc. 80 mW typical. Low Voltage Operation. Small Size and Weight. Rugged. This is an example of a miniature backward wave oscillator, used for many purposes in research, and civilian and military applications, including radar jamming.
Type: image
Identifier: 83381B0E-1363-4B34-9C81-620811245459
2003-1-1979
Subject: Varian Associates
Klystrons (LCSH)
Oscillators, Electric (LCSH)
Nineteen fifties (LCSH)

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