Development of the BOLVAPS (Boil-Off Lithium VAPor Source) lithium vapor source for the PBFA-II (Particle Beam Fusion Accelerator II) accelerator

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6006520

Dreike, P. L.; Appel, D. B.; Cap, J. S.; Gerstle, F. P.; Lamppa, K. P.; Mattox, D. M.; McCollister, H. L.; Moore, R. H.; Neilsen, M. K.; Peeples, C. R.

A pulsed, large area, Li vapor source for use in the PBFA-II ion beam diode is described. BOLVAPS produces a 1--2 mm thick layer of Li vapor with a density approaching 1 /times/ 10/sup 17/ cm/sup /minus/3/ by rapid ohmic heating of a thin film laminate, one layer of which contains Li. The principal design issues of the vapor source being built for use on the PBFA-II accelerator are described. Results of small-scale development experiments are summarized. 5 refs., 4 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6006520
• Report Number(s): SAND-89-0275C; CONF-890703-8; ON: DE89014495
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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