Isotope separation apparatus
Isotope separation apparatus consisting of a plurality of cells disposed adjacent to each other in an evacuated container. A common magnetic field is established extending through all of the cells. A source of energetic electrons at one end of the container generates electrons which pass through the cells along the magnetic field lines. Each cell includes an array of collector plates arranged in parallel or in tandem within a common magnetic field. Sets of collector plates are disposed adjacent to each other in each cell. Means are provided for differentially energizing ions of a desired isotope by applying energy at the cyclotron resonant frequency of the desired isotope. As a result, the energized desired ions are preferentially collected by the collector plates.
- Research Organization:
- TRW Inc., Redondo Beach, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-77ET33006
- Assignee:
- TRW Inc. (Redondo Beach, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 4,208,582
- Application Number:
- 05/858329
- OSTI ID:
- 863597
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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