Abstract:
A one- or multisteps compressing ionic-pump which comprises means for providing a chamber of higher pressure and a chamber of lower pressure, and a separating wall nonpermeable to gas is disposed between the chambers. At least one channel member extends through the wall for the transportation of an ion stream therethrough. The channel member has a large stream resistance for the gas return-diffusing from the area of higher pressure into the area of lower pressure, and a high frequency alternating field is applied in front of the entrance to the channel member in the lower pressure chamber between an anode preset in front of the separating wall and in and behind the channel member in higher pressure chamber connected cathodes, so that particles of gas do not arrive at lower pressure in the space.