Photodetachment process for beam neutralization

Patent · Tue Feb 20 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6908392

Fink, J H; Frank, A M

A process for neutralization of accelerated ions employing photo-induced charge detachment is disclosed. The process involves directing a laser beam across the path of a negative ion beam such as to effect photodetachment of electrons from the beam ions. The frequency of the laser beam employed is selected to provide the maximum cross-section for the photodetachment process. 2 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 4140577; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 5-726025
• OSTI ID: 6908392
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 22 Sep 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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