Title :
Negative Ion Based Neutral Systems
Author :
Hooper, E.B., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550
Abstract :
The status of negative ion based neutral beam systems is reviewed. Methods of generating the negative ions of the hydrogen isotopes and the handling and acceleration of these ions are considered. The paper includes the status of plans for stripping the ions and for constructing beam systems.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Deuterium; Hydrogen; Ion accelerators; Ion beams; Isotopes; Laboratories; Production; Surface emitting lasers; Valves;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1979.4330370
