Observation of anode ions associated with pinching in a relativistic electron beam diode

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1975 · J. Appl. Phys., v. 46, no. 10, pp. 4604-4605

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.321413· OSTI ID:4049029

Swain, D W; Goldstein, S A; Kelly, J G; Hadley, G R

Ions originating at the anode of a relativistic electron beam (REB) accelerator are observed at the cathode by a means of a Faraday cup. The dominant species is H$sup +$, probably from adsorbed impurities. These ions, having energies equal to the diode voltage, are not observed until 20 to 40 J/ cm$sup 2$ are deposited by the beam on the anode surface, and are closely associated with the formation of a pinch at the anode. (auth)

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-024293
• OSTI ID: 4049029
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys., v. 46, no. 10, pp. 4604-4605, Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys., v. 46, no. 10, pp. 4604-4605; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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