Influence of collector ions on operation of magnetically insulated diode

We studied the formation of the collector ion flow in magnetically insulated diodes (MID) with plate-, sphere-, and cone-shaped cathodes. The ions are formed as a result of the ionization of residual gas by electron bombardment and are focused into the cathode plasma region. This effect can negative...

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Published in:Laser and particle beams 1992-09, Vol.10 (3), p.531-538
Main Authors: Komarov, O. L., Saveljev, Yu. M., Engelko, V. I., Vrba, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Plasma devices
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Summary:We studied the formation of the collector ion flow in magnetically insulated diodes (MID) with plate-, sphere-, and cone-shaped cathodes. The ions are formed as a result of the ionization of residual gas by electron bombardment and are focused into the cathode plasma region. This effect can negatively influence diode operation in the microsecond range of pulse duration.
ISSN:0263-0346
1469-803X
DOI:10.1017/S0263034600006777