Title :
The IFA-2 Collective Ion Accelerator System
Author :
Olson, C.L. ; Frost, C.A. ; Patterson, E.L. ; Poukey, J.W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
Abstract :
A second generation ionization front accelerator system (IFA-2) is being brought into operation. Results of IFA-2 IREB optimization experiments, laser characterization experiments, beam switch experiments, and laser deflector experiments are presented. The status of the IFA-2 system is summarized.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Gas lasers; Ion accelerators; Ionization; Jitter; Laser beams; Lasers and electrooptics; Potential well; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1983.4336610
