Compact motor-driven insulated electrostatic particle accelerator
US11968774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H5/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to some embodiments, an electrostatic particle accelerator may include an assembly having a motor and support plate; an acceleration tube; one or more stage assemblies each having an alternator coupled to a common drive shaft, a power supply coupled to one of the plurality of electrodes, and an opening to receive a portion of the acceleration tube; a pressure vessel configured to enclose the acceleration tube when the pressure vessel is fastened to the support plate; and a circulator configured to pump high pressure gas into the pressure vessel. The acceleration tube can include an ion source, an extraction assembly, and a plurality of tube segments each having a plurality of electrodes and one or more power connectors attached to one of the electrodes.
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