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Method and device for bunching a beam of charged particles

US9305742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H2007/025
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for packetizing a beam-charged particle, in which the particles pass through an electric field in a device is provided. The device includes an annular shaped central electrode which, in the direction of the beam, is arranged between a first outer electrode and a second outer electrode. A time-dependent electric voltage signal is applied to the central electrode, the temporal course thereof being selected such that particles inside the device undergo a position-dependent speed modification. The course of the speed modification is approximately sawtooth-shaped in the direction of the beam. An associated device is also provided.

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