A low power 2.45 GHz ECR ion source for multiply charged ions

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Abstract
An electron‐cyclotron‐resonance ion source (ECRIS) designed for use on a high voltage terminal that has limited power availability and space has been built. To reduce the power consumption of the ion source, the necessary magnetic fields were produced entirely by permanent magnets. Eighteen FeNdB magnets divided into three hexapolar arrangements yielded a min‐B structure with an axial magnetic mirror ratio of 4:1. The microwave power at a frequency of 2.45 GHz with up to 300 W cw was supplied to the plasma by means of a slotted line radiator. This antenna, known as a Lisitano‐Coil, allowed the use of a plasma vessel much smaller in diameter than is usually required by the wavelength of the utilized microwaves. The ion source produced stable beams of multiply charged ions at various intensities up to a total ion current of 8 mA for oxygen.

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