Systems and methods for bubble based ion sources
US9812312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2036 |
Classification
- 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, a heat source positioned above the container, an ion channel comprising an aperture and a plurality of electrodes, and/or any other components. The ion source further comprises 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 heat source can be configured to evaporate at least a portion of the solvent from each of the bubbles leaving a plurality of ions.
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