Compact Sources for Energetic Particle-Beam Generation

Abstract

A compact plasma source for energetic particle beam generation that is compatible with inductive energy storage systems is described. The plasma production and beam generation phases are separated into independently controlled functions in order to provide additional flexibility for improving the efficiency of beam production. Several experiments that suggest possible plasma sources and mechanisms for beam production are also discussed. Using this technique in conjunction with the Suzy II 0.5 megajoule bank at NRL, it appears possible to obtain megampere beams with particle energies in MeV range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA638020

Entities

People

  • I. M. Vitkovitsky
  • Robert J. Commisso

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Current Density
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Efficiency
  • Electrodes
  • Electron Beams
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Field Emission
  • High Density
  • Ion Beams
  • Ions
  • Low Density
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Particle Beams
  • Particles
  • Power

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy