Device generates argon, krypton, or xenon plasma via thermionic emission and electrical discharge within hollow cathode and ejects plasma into surrounding vacuum. Goes from cold start up to full operation in less than 5 s after initial application of power. Exposed to moist air between operations without significant degradation of starting and running characteristics. Plasma generated by electrical discharge in cathode barrel sustained and aided by thermionic emission from emitter tube. Emitter tube does not depend on rare-earth oxides, making it vulnerable to contamination by exposure to atmosphere. Device modified for use as source of plasma in laboratory experiments or industrial processes.


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    Title :

    Hollow-Cathode Source Generates Plasma


    Contributors:
    Deininger, W. D. (author) / Aston, G. (author) / Pless, L. C. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1989-08-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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