A new grid-type electron filter for volume-production negative-ion source

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作者
Rafalskyi, D. V. [1 ]
Dudin, S. V. [2 ]
机构
[1] Sci Ctr Phys Technol, UA-61108 Kharkov, Ukraine
[2] Kharkov Natl Univ, Dept Phys & Technol, UA-61108 Kharkov, Ukraine
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EXTRACTION; PLASMAS;
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10.1209/0295-5075/97/55001
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O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
A new system providing continuous generation of broad negative-ion beam is described and characterized. The key element of the system is the grid-type electron filter allowing the formation without magnetic field of a stationary highly electronegative plasma which can be biased negatively with respect to a relatively high-area electrode that allows to extract the negative ions. Measurements of negative-ion energy distribution functions conducted using a magnetically filtered energy analyzer show broad (250mm) negative-ion beam formation with controllable energy starting from several eV. A conclusion is made about the possibility of practical application of the grid-type electron filter in negative ion sources for electric propulsion and etching technologies. Copyright (C) EPLA, 2012
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