ION PRODUCING MECHANISM

Patent · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1958

OSTI ID:4302962

MacKenzie, K R

An ion source is described for use in a calutron and more particularly deals with an improved filament arrangement for a calutron. According to the invention, the ion source block has a gas ionizing passage open along two adjoining sides of the block. A filament is disposed in overlying relation to one of the passage openings and has a greater width than the passage width, so that both the filament and opening lengths are parallel and extend in a transverse relation to the magnetic field. The other passage opening is parallel to the length of the magnetic field. This arrangement is effective in assisting in the production of a stable, long-lived arc for the general improvement of calutron operation.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-004329
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2850638
• OSTI ID: 4302962
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CALUTRON
CONFIGURATION
ELECTRIC ARCS
GASES
ION SOURCES
IONIZATION
IONS
ISOTOPE SEPARATION
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MASS SPECTROMETERS
OPERATION
PATENTS
PRODUCTION
WIRES