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  • 1Graduate School of Engineering, Doshisha University, Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan.

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A compact microwave ion source efficiently produces nitrogen ions (N+) and nitrogen molecule ions (N2+) using permanent magnets. This nitrogen ion source achieves high current density with low power, demonstrating its potential for various applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics
  • Ion Source Technology
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics

Background:

  • Compact ion/atom sources are crucial for various scientific and industrial applications.
  • Microwave-driven sources offer advantages in plasma generation and control.
  • Efficient generation of specific ion species, like nitrogen ions, is often required.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize a novel microwave-driven compact ion/atom source.
  • To evaluate the performance of a nitrogen ion source utilizing permanent magnets.
  • To determine the optimal operating conditions for nitrogen ion production.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a 3.4 cm diameter compact ion source driven by microwave power.
  • Employed an optical emission spectrometer to analyze plasma emission spectra.
  • Used a quadrupole mass spectrometer to identify extracted ion species.
  • Measured ion current density at varying microwave input power and pressure.

Main Results:

  • Atomic nitrogen emission intensity correlated directly with microwave input power.
  • Quadrupole mass spectrometry confirmed N(+) and N2(+) as dominant extracted ions.
  • Achieved a nitrogen ion current density of 0.23 mA/cm(2) with 10 W discharge power.
  • Optimal source surrounding pressure was found to be 6 x 10(-3) Pa.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microwave-driven ion source is effective for generating nitrogen ions.
  • The source demonstrates high efficiency, producing significant ion current density at low power.
  • Its compact design and performance make it suitable for integration into standard vacuum systems.