Effect of gas mixing on H/sup -/ production in a multicusp source

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1138427· OSTI ID:5171412

Leung, K N; Ehlers, K W; Pyle, R V

The effect of gas mixing on volume H/sup -/ production in a magnetically filtered multicusp source has been investigated. By applying the proper bias voltage on the plasma electrode, the addition of xenon or argon gases to a hydrogen discharge can enhance the H/sup -/ yield. This increase in H/sup -/ output is closely related to the increase in plasma electron density in the filter and extraction chamber regions.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 5171412
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 56:11; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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