Effects of Multipactor on the Quality of a Signal

Multipactor is a much studied AC discharge [1,2] that is harmful to microwave components. There is substantial current interest on this topic because of its threat to satellite communications [3]. In this paper, we present an analytical model to assess the effects of multipactor on the distortion of a signal. Extensions to multi-tone and modulated signals will also be attempted.

[1] J. R. M. Vaughan, IEEE TED, Vol. 35, No. 7, 1988.

[2] R. A. Kishek et al., Physics of Plasmas 5, 2120 (1998).

[3] Special sessions on Multipactor, I and II, ICOPS, Denver, CO, June 2018.