Abstract
It is demonstrated that energy distribution curves for Ga2+ found in the literature are inconsistent with existing models of cluster ion formation in liquid metal ion sources (LMIS). A new model for the rapid breakup of metastable droplets away from the emitting area is proposed to explain gallium dimer ion formation. Simple calculations are performed to establish the feasibility of this mechanism, and the practical application of this model is discussed in detail.
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