Technological ion sources based on contracted discharges

  • V. A. Nikitinsky Rubezhne Branch of East Ukrainian National University named after Vladimir Dahl, Ukraine
  • B. I. Zhuravlyov Rubezhne Branch of East Ukrainian National University named after Vladimir Dahl, Ukraine
Keywords: ion, electron, self-sustained arc discharge, discharge contraction, plasma, magnesium cathode, anode, intermediate electrode, multi-aperture extraction system

Abstract

A universal ion source has been developed which, with appropriate arrangement of construction units, can serve as a plasma generator or as a source of accelerated ion beams of various substances, including active gases. In ion accelerator operation modes, the source provides ion beams with currents up to 0.6 A and energies up to 5 keV, with uniform distribution of ion current density across a beam cross-sectional area of up to 0.2 m2.

Published
2006-08-31
How to Cite
Nikitinsky, V. A., & Zhuravlyov, B. I. (2006). Technological ion sources based on contracted discharges. Technology and Design in Electronic Equipment, (4), 55-58. Retrieved from https://www.tkea.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/TKEA2006.4.55