Title :
Some recent developments of vacuum arc ion sources
Author :
Oks, E. ; Brown, I.
Author_Institution :
High Current Electronics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, 634055 Russia
fDate :
Sept. 27 2004-Oct. 1 2004
Abstract :
We review some recent experimental results and ongoing developments of vacuum-arc-based high current metal ion source. These include enhancement of ion charge states, alternative triggering of vacuum arc, and reduction of ion beam noise, increased pulse stability, and generation of gaseous ions.
Keywords :
Cathodes; Ion beams; Ion sources; Particle beams; Plasma applications; Plasma sources; Pulse shaping methods; Shape; Surface discharges; Vacuum arcs;
Conference_Titel :
Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, 2004. Proceedings. ISDEIV. XXIst International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Yalta, Crimea
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8461-X
DOI :
10.1109/DEIV.2004.1422667
