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dc plasma generator development for neutral-beam injectors

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OSTI ID:6754931
Rectangular plasma generators are being developed with the capability of producing hydrogen ion beams of 60 to 100 A. Using single and double electron feed configurations of the duoPIGatron type, these generators have been operated at arc levels of 1200 A for pulse lengths of > 30 s. The plasma density and uniformity are sufficient for extracting approx. 60-A hydrogen ions using a 13 x 43 cm accelerator and approx. 100 A with an 18 x 48 cm accelerator.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6754931
Report Number(s):
CONF-8110118-5; ON: DE83001971
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English