Abstract
Positive light ions (He4) are extracted from a pulsed plasma source and accelerated in two states, first at constant potential and subsequently by a time varying voltage which is programmed to generate a time compressed beam bunch, downstream at a defined distance form the accelerator. Time compression of a 1-μs extracted beam pulse into an 8-ns bunched pulse at a distance of 66 cm from the source has been achieved. The technique provides useful applications for concentrated energy deposition on targets and is part of a proposed Light Ion Fusion Experiment (LIFE) accelerator system where 20:1 axial pulse compression would be programmed to occur during the ballistically focused and neutralized transport of intense ion beams.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
