Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion · 2005 · 43 citations · 0 references
Single-beamlet SourcesElectrical EngineeringEngineeringIon SourcesIon GenerationPlasma PhysicsCosmic RayIon BeamPropulsionInstrumentationGas Discharge PlasmaIon EmissionIon ThrustersIon PropulsionBeam Transport System
Starting with the theory of ion generation, extraction, acceleration and focusing, the different types of gas discharges and ion sources based on them are described. Then hardware of single-beamlet sources, neutral beam injectors and ion thrusters are discussed.