A multi E x B filter system for isotope enrichment application

The design of a special type E x B (or "Wien") filter for efficient isotope separation is described. Computation results demonstrated that an optimized E x B filter can produce highly enriched isotopes such as ¹⁰B, ⁹⁸Mo, and ¹⁰⁰Mo which are useful for the manufacturing of radioactive isotopes for medical diagnostic imaging studies and therapeutic applications. Using the ion beams generated by a large area RF-driven plasma source, it is shown that a multi E x B filter system can greatly enhance the yield of a range of commercially desirable isotopes.