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ION-STABILIZED ELECTRON INDUCTION ACCELERATOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4182370

A method and apparatus for establishing an ion-stabilized self-focusing relativistic electron beam from a plasma are reported. A plasma is introduced into a specially designed cavity by plasma guns, and a magnetic field satisfying betatron conditions is produced in the cavity by currents flowing in the highly conductive, non-magnetic surface of the cavity. This field forms the electron beam by induction from the plasma.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-016344
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2929951
OSTI ID:
4182370
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English