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Area of Science:

  • Plasma physics
  • Electron beam technology
  • Vacuum electronics

Background:

  • Pulsed electron beam sources are crucial for various applications.
  • Existing forevacuum electron sources have limitations in pulse duration and energy.
  • Plasma-cathode technology offers potential for improved performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design, parameters, and characteristics of a modified wide-aperture, plasma-cathode electron beam source.
  • To achieve large-radius, low-energy electron beams with extended pulse widths and high currents.
  • To enhance pulse duration and energy per pulse compared to previous designs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a pulsed cathodic arc for plasma generation.
  • Employed a DC accelerating voltage for electron beam formation.
  • Operated the source within a pressure range of 3 Pa-30 Pa.

Main Results:

  • Generated large-radius, low-energy (up to 10 keV) electron beams.
  • Achieved variable pulse widths from 0.05 ms to 20 ms.
  • Obtained beam currents up to several tens of amperes.
  • Demonstrated a multiple increase in pulse duration and energy per pulse.

Conclusions:

  • The modified wide-aperture, plasma-cathode electron beam source shows significant improvements in performance.
  • Optimized design and operating conditions lead to enhanced pulse duration and energy per pulse.
  • This technology offers a promising advancement for pulsed forevacuum electron sources.