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ION MAGNETRON

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4809134
A magnetohydrodynamic device or plasma generator of the ion magnetron class is described wherein a long central electrode is disposed along the axis of an evacuated cylinder. A radial electric field and an axial magnetic field are provided between the cylsnder and the electrode, forming a plasma trapping and heating region. For maximum effectiveness, neutral particles from the cylinder wall must be prevented from entering such region This is effected by forming a cylindrical sheath of electrons near the cylinder wall for ionizing undesired neutral particles, which are then trapped and removed by the magnetic field. An annular filament at one end of the device provides the electrons, which follow the axial magnetic field to a reflecting electrode at the opposite end of the device. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-011110
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3025429
OSTI ID:
4809134
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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