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Ferromagnetic structure of an ion source produced by permanent magnets and solenoids
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1984-08-29
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2004-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Ferromagnetic structure of an ion source produced by permanent magnets and solenoids. In the ferromagnetic structure according to the invention, the system of solenoids is shielded on the outside of the useful volume of the source by a first ferromagnetic casing, the permanent magnets being mounted on the inner walls of a second casing shaped like a cylinder and made from ferromagnetic material, in order to channel the magnetic fluxes outside the useful volume into a ferromagnetic structure, the two casings being separated from one another by a material ensuring an adequate reluctance between the two ferromagnetic circuits.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Jacquot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J27/00; H01J27/02; H01J27/16; H01J27/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A magnetic structure for the confinement of a plasma in an electron cyclotron resonance ion source produced by superimposing an axial magnetic induction supplied by solenoids and a radial induction supplied by permanent magnets, wherein the system of solenoids is shielded on the outside of the useful volume of the source by a first ferromagnetic casing, the permanent magnets being mounted on the inner walls of a second casing shaped like a cylinder and made from ferromagnetic material, in order to channel the magnetic fluxes outside the useful volume into a ferromagnetic structure, the two casings being separated from one another by a material ensuring an adequate reluctance between the two ferromagnetic circuits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A magnetic structure for the confinement of a plasma in an electron cyclotron resonance ion source produced by superimposing an axial magnetic induction supplied by solenoids and a radial induction supplied by permanent magnets, wherein the system of solenoids is shielded on the outside of the useful volume of the source by a first ferromagnetic casing, the permanent magnets being mounted on the inner walls of a second casing shaped like a cylinder and made from ferromagnetic material, in order to channel the magnetic fluxes outside the useful volume into a ferromagnetic structure, the two casings being separated from one another by a material ensuring an adequate reluctance between the two ferromagnetic circuits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A magnetic structure according to claim 1, wherein the permanent magnets are fixed to the inner wall of the ferromagnetic cylinder solely by their magnetic adhesion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A magnetic structure according to claim 1, wherein the casings are made from iron.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-31 | 1989-09-30 | 1990-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-31 | 1993-09-30 | 1994-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-31 | 1997-09-30 | 1998-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |