Highly Efficient Small Anode Ion Source
We describe some modifications to a Bernas-type ion source that improve the ion beam production efficiency and source operating lifetime. The ionization efficiency of a Bernas type ion source has been improved by using a small anode that is a thin rod, oriented along the magnetic field. The transver...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Plasma |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6182/4/2/13 |
| Summary: | We describe some modifications to a Bernas-type ion source that improve the ion beam production efficiency and source operating lifetime. The ionization efficiency of a Bernas type ion source has been improved by using a small anode that is a thin rod, oriented along the magnetic field. The transverse electric field of the small anode causes the plasma to drift in the crossed ExB field to the emission slit. The cathode material recycling was optimized to increase the operating lifetime, and the wall potential optimized to suppress deposition of material and subsequent flake formation. A three-electrode extraction system was optimized for low energy ion beam production and efficient space charge neutralization. An ion beam with emission current density up to 60 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> has been extracted from the modified source running on BF<sub>3</sub> gas. Space charge neutralization of positive ion beams was improved by injecting electronegative gases. |
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| ISSN: | 2571-6182 |