ION SOURCE FOR A CALUTRON

Patent · Tue Dec 24 04:00:00 EST 1957

OSTI ID:4329418

Backus, J G

This patent relates to ion sources and more particularly describes an ion source for a calutron which has the advantage of efficient production of an ion beam and long operation time without recharging. The source comprises an arc block provided with an arc chamber connected to a plurality of series-connected charge chambers and means for heating the charge within the chambers. A cathode is disposed at one end of the arc chamber and enclosed hy a vapor tight housing to protect the cathode. The arc discharge is set up between the cathode and the block due to a difference in potentials placed on these parts, and a magnetic field is aligned with the arc discharge. Cooling of the arc block is accomplished by passing coolant through a hollow stem secured at one end to the block and rotatably mounted at the other end through the wall of the calutron. The ions are removed through a slit in the arc chamber by accelerating electrodes.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-12-007035
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2817763
• OSTI ID: 4329418
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CALUTRON
CATHODES
COOLING
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
HEATING
ION BEAMS
ION SOURCES
ISOTOPE SEPARATION
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MASS SPECTROMETERS
OPERATION
OPTICAL SYSTEMS
PATENT
PATENTS
ROTATION
VAPORS