Plasma studies on a duoPIGatron ion source
In an effort to develop a plasma source capable of producing a dense, quiescent, uniform plasma for extracting tens of amperes of hydrogen ions, experimental and theoretical studies on a duoPIGatron ion source have been pursued. A study of plasma generation in the duoPIGatron was begun and a discharge model was subsequently developed to explain observed source behavior. The discharge model is based on two plasmas, a cathode plasma and a PIG plasma separated by a double layer of ions and electrons, and is similar to the existing model for a duoplasmatron. This discharge model is reviewed and the importance of the double layer on plasma generation in the duoPIGatron is discussed. Source electrode modifications suggested by the model resulted in a low noise level of about +- 5% and a low-density nonuniformity of about +- 10% over a 10-cm diameter at a high hydrogen plasma density of roughly 2 x 10/sup 12/ cm/sup -3/.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 7333559
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-5292
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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