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ION SOURCE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4323913
An improved ion source particularly adapted to provide an intense beam of ions with minimum neutral molecule egress from the source is described. The ion source structure includes means for establishing an oscillating electron discharge, including an apertured cathode at one end of the discharge. The egress of ions from the source is in a pencil like beam. This desirable form of withdrawal of the ions from the plasma created by the discharge is achieved by shaping the field at the aperture of the cathode. A tubular insulator is extended into the plasma from the aperture and in cooperation with the electric fields at the cathode end of the discharge focuses the ions from the source,
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-014448
Assignee:
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2831996
OSTI ID:
4323913
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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