Wide-Aperture Dense Plasma Fluxes Production Based on ECR Discharge in a Single Solenoid Magnetic Field

TL;DR

This paper investigates the use of electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) discharge in a single coil magnetic field to produce wide-aperture, high-density hydrogen plasma fluxes with uniform distribution, aiming to generate high current ion beams.

Contribution

It demonstrates the feasibility of using a single solenoid magnetic field for wide-aperture dense plasma fluxes, offering an alternative to RF and helicon discharges.

Findings

Achieved homogeneous high-density hydrogen plasma fluxes.

Demonstrated potential for high current ion beam production.

Validated the system as a promising alternative for plasma flux generation.

Abstract

Results of experimental investigation of the ECR discharge in a single coil magnetic field as an alternative to RF and helicon discharges for wide-aperture dense plasma fluxes production are presented. A possibility of obtaining wide-aperture high density hydrogen plasma fluxes with homogenous transverse distribution was demonstrated in such a system. The prospects of using this system for obtaining high current ion beams are discussed.