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Development of a versatile multiaperture negative ion source.

M Cavenago1, T Kulevoy, S Petrenko

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New ion source technology enables continuous operation for experimental physics. This versatile 60 kV system with modular design and advanced magnetic fields is ideal for research and training.

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Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy
  • Ion Source Technology

Background:

  • Development of advanced ion sources is crucial for experimental physics and fusion energy research.
  • Existing experimental sources often lack the capability for continuous operation, limiting their utility.
  • Consorzio RFX and INFN-LNL are developing novel ion sources and plasma generators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a versatile 60 kV ion source capable of continuous operation.
  • To design a modular system for easy maintenance and upgrades.
  • To explore advanced magnetic configurations for plasma confinement and extraction.

Main Methods:

  • Design and construction of a 60 kV ion source with 9 beamlets (15 mA each of H(-)).
  • Implementation of a minimum |B| magnetic trap merged with an extraction filter.
  • Development of a modular design for interchangeable components like grids and electrodes.
  • Integration of radio frequency plasma generators and a Faraday cage for experimental studies.

Main Results:

  • The ion source is designed for continuous operation, a key advancement over typical experimental sources.
  • The magnetic configuration allows for efficient plasma confinement and extraction.
  • The modular design facilitates rapid component replacement and system upgrades.
  • Initial experiments with RF plasma generators and internal Faraday cages have been conducted.

Conclusions:

  • The developed 60 kV ion source and plasma generators offer significant versatility for experimental campaigns and training.
  • The continuous operation capability and modular design represent key advantages for research applications.
  • The system's advanced magnetic configuration and experimental setups pave the way for further plasma research.