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Systems and methods for bubble based ion sources

US10256086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2017
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure describes embodiments directed to a bubble based ion source system comprising an ion source configured to generate a plurality of ions, an ion channel, an electrode, and/or any other components. The ion source can include a container at least partially comprising a solvent or solution, a bubble generator coupled to the container configured to generate a plurality of bubbles within the solvent, and/or any other component. The ion channel can receive ions that are generated based on solvent from the bubbles.

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