The Physics and Technology of Ion Sources

This review of the rapidly evolving field of ion source technology relates improvements to traditional ion sources and describes the development of new kinds of ion sources. Physical principles, as well as their technical implementation, are covered.

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The first edition of this title has become a well-known reference book on ion sources. The field is evolving constantly and rapidly, calling for a new, up-to-date version of the book. In the second edition of this significant title, editor Ian Brown, himself an authority in the field, compiles yet again articles written by renowned experts covering various aspects of ion source physics and technology. The book contains full chapters on the plasma physics of ion sources, ion beam formation, beam transport, computer modeling, and treats many different specific kinds of ion sources in sufficient detail to serve as a valuable reference text.