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Pulsed particle beam vacuum-to-air interface

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OSTI ID:6614718
A vacuum-to-air interface is provided for a high-powered, pulsed particle beam accelerator. The interface comprises a pneumatic high speed gate valve, from which extends a vacuum-tight duct, that terminates in an aperture. Means are provided for periodically advancing a foil strip across the aperture at the repetition rate of the particle pulses. A pneumatically operated hollow sealing band urges foil strip, when stationary, against and into the aperture. Gas pressure means periodically lift off and separate foil strip from aperture, so that it may be readily advanced. 5 figs.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
LLNL; EDB-89-027182; ERA-14-013412
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A6063603
Application Number:
ON: DE89000135
OSTI ID:
6614718
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English