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Method of and apparatus for the separation of isotopes

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OSTI ID:4410745

An apparatus for the separation of an isotope from a working medium wherein a beam of atoms comprising the working medium may be generated in an oven and collimated with a suitable collirnator is described. The collimated beam of atoms is directed through an evacuated region where two photon beams are applied to the beam and function respectively to excite and ionize a se- lected isotopic constituent of the atomic beam. The ionized isotope may then be removed from the atomic beam by electric or magnetic fields and collected on a collecting plate. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-010313
Assignee:
to Jersey Nuclear-Avco Isotopes Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3772519
OSTI ID:
4410745
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English