Abstract:
A duoplasmatron ion source with a partially ferromagnetic anode can be used in multiple applications, including the production of negative ions for secondary ion mass spectrometers and particle accelerators. A partially ferromagnetic anode, which may be embodied in a partially ferromagnetic anode insert, includes a ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic portions joined together at a juncture, with an ion extraction aperture defined in the ferromagnetic portion and the juncture being laterally offset from the aperture. An asymmetric magnetic field produced by the partially ferromagnetic region facilitates extraction of charged ions from the central, most intense region of a source plasma in the duoplasmatron ion source. A ferromagnetic conical portion of the anode defines the ion extraction aperture in order to maximize the magnetic field in the vicinity of this aperture.
Abstract:
A plasma source of charged particles includes a particle extraction control device consisting of an electrode having an exit hole in it and a planar solenoid arranged to produce, when energized, a magnetic field across the exit hole in the electrode, the magnitude of the magnetic field and potentials applied to extraction electrodes being variable so as to enable different charged particles to be emitted by the source.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus usable for ionizing a gas comprising a cathode serving as a hot or cold cathode and to a process for using this apparatus. The apparatus includes a facing cathode and anode, the gas to be ionized successively traversing the cathode and the anode. The apparatus is characterized in that the cathode is formed by a first and second cylindrical half-electrode in face-to-face relation, the gas to be ionized passing between the half-electrode and a conductive filament connected by a first end to the first half-electrode and by a second end to the second half-electrode and located between the half-electrodes. The invention applied to all apparatuses used for ionizing a gas, such as electric arcs, unoplasmatrons and duoplasmatrons.
Abstract:
A source of a beam of ions includes in a housing a cathode filament, an anode spaced from the cathode and housing an ion emission opening therethrough and an intermediate electrode between the cathode and anode and having an opening therethrough in alignment with the opening in the anode. An inlet opening extends through the housing into the space between the anode and the intermediate electrode to admit a flow of the gas to be ionized into the housing. An outlet opening is through the housing adjacent the cathode and a pump is connected to the outlet opening. In the operation of the ion source a flow of pure ionizing gas is provided through the housing and over the cathode. Some of the gas is ionized to generate the desired ions and the rest of the gas is drawn out of the housing to remove impurities generated at the cathode and thereby increase the lifetime of the cathode.
Abstract:
An ion source apparatus comprising a bulk type thermionic cathode, which, when heated, emits thermoelectrons; an anode for causing a gas discharge in cooperation with the cathode thereby producing plasma; a grid electrode for extracting ions out of the plasma; a magnetic member for confining the plasma within a prescribed region; and a ferromagnetic body which surrounds the thermionic cathode. The ferromagnetic body removes the lines of magnetic force produced by magnets from the neighborhood of the surface of the thermionic cathode. As a result, thermoelectrons are freely emitted from the thermionic cathode, thereby ensuring a stable gas discharge.
Abstract:
The invention relates to ion sources having two ionization chambers and more particularly to chemical and heat resistant crucibles for use with said sources. The crucible in accordance with the invention is a hollow box of pyrolytic tungsten having two opposite openings in its lateral wall. The crucible is manufactured from a pyrolytic tungsten deposite made on a copper mandrel which is dissolved in an etching bath.
Abstract:
A central spike cathode is added to and is axially positioned through the conventional spiral filament-type cathode of a duoplasmatron-type ion source such that the current output and cathode lifetime thereof are substantially increased. The added spike cathode is so positioned that it is the closest item to the intermediate electrode of the ion source. Further increase in operating performance can be obtained when a cylindrical shield is utilized to surround the cathode assembly. The spiral filament may be turned off after initiating the arc of the ion source.