History of the Klystron Tube

A vacuum tube is an electronic device which usually is a tubular glass structure from which almost all the air has been removed. A klystron tube is a special type of vacuum tube designed to act as a amplifier and emit high-frequency microwave energy. Klystrons find application in communications, RADAR, and medicine. Let's take a look at the history of klystron tubes, their design, and health effects.