A compact E x B filter isotope separation system

The design of a small RF-driven ion source combined with a 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,⁵⁰Ti, ⁶⁴Zn, ⁶⁷Zn, ⁹⁸Mo, and ¹⁰⁰Mo which are useful for nuclear science experiments, neutron production and the manufacturing of medical radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging studies and therapeutic applications. With an optimized design, the E x B separator can perform either a single or multiple isotope collection.