Title: Micro-cone targets for producing high energy and low divergence particle beams

Abstract

The present invention relates to micro-cone targets for producing high energy and low divergence particle beams. In one embodiment, the micro-cone target includes a substantially cone-shaped body including an outer surface, an inner surface, a generally flat and round, open-ended base, and a tip defining an apex. The cone-shaped body tapers along its length from the generally flat and round, open-ended base to the tip defining the apex. In addition, the outer surface and the inner surface connect the base to the tip, and the tip curves inwardly to define an outer surface that is concave, which is bounded by a rim formed at a juncture where the outer surface meets the tip.

Inventors:

Le Galloudec, Nathalie

Issue Date:

2013-09-10

Research Org.:

Univ. of Nevada, Reno, NV (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1092948

Patent Number(s):

8530852

Application Number:

12/977,475

Assignee:

Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno (Reno, NV)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01J - ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS

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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01J - ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS

H01J1/13 - Solid thermionic cathodes
H01J27/24 - using photo-ionisation, e.g. using laser beam

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DOE Contract Number:  

FC52-03NA00156

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 2010 Dec 23

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

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