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High-Efficiency Plasma Source Using a Magnetic Mirror Trap for Miniature-Ion Pumps
Yuichi Kurashima1, Taisei Motomura2, Shinya Yanagimachi3
1Device Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan.
Abstract:
In this study, we design a highly efficient plasma source using a magnetic mirror trap with two opposing permanent magnets for a miniature high-efficiency ion pump. First, we simulated the distribution of the magnetic field line formed by the proposed magnetic mirror configuration. By optimizing the distance between two opposing permanent magnets and size of these magnets, a magnetic mirror ratio value of 27 could be obtained, which is an electron confinement efficiency of over 90%. We also conducted an experiment on a high-efficiency discharge plasma source for a miniature ion pump using an optimized magnetic circuit. As a result, we revealed that the proposed magnetic circuit has a pronounced effect on plasma generation, particularly in the high-vacuum region.
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