Inverted time-of-flight spectrometer for mass-to-charge analysis of plasma

The paper describes the principle of operation, design special features, and parameters of an inverted time-of-flight spectrometer. The spectrometer is designed in such way that its deflecting plates, drift tube, and primary measuring system are at high potential with respect to the ground potential...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2014-02, Vol.85 (2), p.02A738-02A738
Main Authors: Gushenets, V I, Burachevsky, Yu A, Vizir, A V, Oks, E M, Savkin, K P, Tynkov, A V, Yushkov, G Yu
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Language:English
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Summary:The paper describes the principle of operation, design special features, and parameters of an inverted time-of-flight spectrometer. The spectrometer is designed in such way that its deflecting plates, drift tube, and primary measuring system are at high potential with respect to the ground potential, whereas plasma is formed near grounded electrodes. This type of configuration greatly extends the application range of the device, making it possible to measure the mass-to-charge composition of plasma with wide range of parameters.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.4861393