Hollow anode ion--electron source

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1137868· OSTI ID:6761897

Miljevic, V

A new type of ion--electron source, based on a gas discharge in a diode with concave cathode and a special type of hollow anode, is presented. In this type of discharge, the maximum plasma density is localized at the exit aperture. Constant hydrogen ion currents in excess of 1 mA have been obtained with a 1-mm-diam exit aperture and an extraction voltage of 3 kV. The power supplied to the source, whose volume is less than 0.5 cm/sup 3/, is only a few watts.

• Research Organization: Boris Kidric Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Atomic Physics Laboratory, POB 522, 11001 Beograd, Yugoslavia
• OSTI ID: 6761897
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 55:6; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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