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Method and apparatus for controlling brightness and alignment of a beam of charged particles

US4000440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1974
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateJul 26, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/304
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A beam of charged particles has its alignment and brightness alternately controlled in accordance with the current of the beam. The measurements of the current and any corrections for alignment or brightness are made when the beam is not applied to a target.

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