ENGINEERING FEATURES OF DCX-2

Technical Report · Fri Jul 26 04:00:00 EDT 1963

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4668967· OSTI ID:4668967

Bell, P. R.; Culver, J. S.; DeCamp, S. M.; Ezell, J. C.; Kelley, G. G.; Lazar, N. H.; Mackin, Jr., R. J.

The DCX-2 is a large, complex experimental apparatus. Its aim is the generation of a hot, dense plasma by the injection and dissociation of 600-kev hydrogen molecNoneular ions in a magnetic-mirror field. For facilitating this process, the molecular ions are given a long path in the machine, and the ion- pumping action of the plasma is used to maintain the vacuum. The major component systems of the apparatus are the ion source and accelerator, highvoltage power supply, magnet system, beam-injection duct, vacuum system, and dissociating arc. The design, construction, and performance of each component system, the constructional features not peculiar to any one component, and the instruments and techniques available for plasma study are described. (auth)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• NSA Number: NSA-17-031577
• OSTI ID: 4668967
• Report Number(s): ORNL-3325
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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