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Pulsed field sample neutralization

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5071705
This patent describes an apparatus and method for alternating voltage and for varying the rate of extraction during the extraction of secondary particles, resulting in periods when either positive ions, or negative ions and electrons are extracted at varying rates. Using voltage with alternating charge during successive periods to extract particles from materials which accumulate charge opposite that being extracted causes accumulation of surface charge of opposite sign. Charge accumulation can then be adjusted to a ratio which maintains a balance of positive and negative charge emission, thus maintaining the charge neutrality of the sample.
Assignee:
US Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4968888
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-375442
OSTI ID:
5071705
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English