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This article contains analysis of properties discrete electron-wave interaction in resonance slow-wave system (SWS). Equations of interaction are written in matrix form. Eigenvalues of transfer matrix with electron beam define spread constant of four electron waves. Features of electron waves in SWS with «smooth» energy stream and in SWS with «winding» flow are examined. Simulation is performed and amplification of multisection TWT with passband and stopband sections of SWS is found. Field distribution along stopband section is found.

The role of the discrete description of electron-wave interaction in high-power traveling wave tubes is shown. Deals with the development of this trend on the basis of the theory of interaction of the difference equation excitation waveguides. The validity of the linear theory and developed a universal characteristic equation of electron waves, using the difference equation excitation waveguides in stopbands of slow-wave systems.

Some results of researches and development of devices with field emission (TWT, BWO, carcinotrode, klystrons and X-ray tubes, field emission displays, etc.) have been briefly presented in the article. Lines of development of its theory have been designated. Also the vacuum microwave electronics programs offered in Europe and USA have been considered. They are directed on using new technologies in coping with the terahertz frequency range, reflecting the trend of recent years.

This work presents results of experimental studies of coherence resonance phenomenon in UHF devices with long interaction (TWT and BWO). Basic properties of this phenomenon were investigated. Discovered suppression effect of resonant response on external noise by external harmonic signal. This suppression effect can be used to increase signal-to-noise ratio in system’s output. Specific features of coherence resonance phenomenon in long-interaction devices also noted.