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Negative ion generator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865000
A negative ion generator is formed from a magnetically insulated transmission line having a coating of graphite on the cathode for producing negative ions and a plurality of apertures on the opposed anode for the release of negative ions. Magnetic insulation keeps electrons from flowing from the cathode to the anode. A transverse magnetic field removes electrons which do escape through the apertures from the trajectory of the negative ions.
Research Organization:
AT & T CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789;
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4447761
OSTI ID:
865000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English