US4079285A
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Dielectric guide for electron beam transport
Assignee: Simulation Physics Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-10
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1995-02-10
Abstract
Abstract An evacuated enclosure in the form of a cylindrical cavity having a dielectric located therein defines a dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam introduced into the cavity. The dielectric, which is disposed about the cavity wall, is operative to trap the charge associated with normal vacuum expansion of the electron beam. The trapped charge, in cases where the injected electron beam is not space charge limited, modifies the electric fields within the cavity in such a way as to provide focusing forces on the electron beam propogating through the cavity, the focusing forces being sufficient to guide a major portion of the beam through the enclosure without attenuation. Within the injected beam is space charge limited, the trapped charge induces an electrical discharge -- either surface flashover or volume puncture of the dielectric -- which liberates gaseous material. This gas then ionizes, is attracted by space charge electric fields into the body of the beam, and provides space charge neutralization. In this situation the beam is confirmed by its self-magnetic field and propogates through the cavity with little attenuation.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger G. Little
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:07
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21K; G21K1/00; G21K1/08; G21K1/093; H; H01; H01J; H01J1/00; H01J1/46; H01J1/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric material defining a surface of revolution within said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric material defining a surface of revolution within said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein, said cavity having a diameter/length aspect ratio of approximately 1.5; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein, said cavity having a diameter/length aspect ratio of approximately 1.5; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet of dielectric material has a dielectric thickness in the range of 0.1 to 10.0 miligrams per square centimeter, said sheet mounted in a plane which is in perpendicular relationship with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet of dielectric material has a dielectric thickness in the range of 0.1 to 10.0 miligrams per square centimeter, said sheet mounted in a plane which is in perpendicular relationship with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet has a dielectric thickness greater than 10.0 miligrams per square centimeter, said sheet disposed about said cavity boundary and defining a surface of revolution that is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet has a dielectric thickness greater than 10.0 miligrams per square centimeter, said sheet disposed about said cavity boundary and defining a surface of revolution that is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet of dielectric material is a thin stratum disposed about the boundary of said cavity and defines a surface of revolution which is spaced from the surface of said enclosure, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
96 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a sheet of dielectric material disposed within said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said sheet of dielectric material is a thin stratum disposed about the boundary of said cavity and defines a surface of revolution which is spaced from the surface of said enclosure, said dielectric material interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dielectric guide as claimed in claim 5 wherein said stratum has a dielectric thickness greater than 10.0 miligrams per square centimeters.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a single dielectric rod coaxially disposed with the longitudinally axis of said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric rod interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
70 words
A dielectric guide for transporting an electron beam comprising: (a) an enclosure defining a cylindrical cavity adapted to have an electron beam injected therein; and (b) a single dielectric rod coaxially disposed with the longitudinally axis of said cavity for interaction with the electron beam injected into said cavity, said dielectric rod interacting with said electron beam and establishing a focusing action for guiding the electron beam through said enclosure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dielectric guide as claimed in claim 7 wherein the diameter of said rod is approximately 0.13 inches.
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