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Particle beam processing apparatus and materials treatable using the apparatus

US7026635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2003
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J33/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, and materials made by the methods, are provided herein for treating materials with a particle beam processing device. According to one illustrative embodiment, a method for treating a material with a particle beam processing device is provided that includes: providing a particle beam generating assembly including at least one filament for creating a plurality of particles; applying an operating voltage greater than about 110 kV to the filament to create the plurality of particles; causing the plurality of particles to pass through a thin foil having a thickness of about 10 microns or less; and treating a material with the plurality of particles.

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