Production and Neutralization of Negative Ions and Beams

This volume marks the sixth international meeting of the top researchers in the field of negative ion source development. The subject of H- and D- sources are given particular discussion in this book. Other topics discussed are: diagnostics on sources; and neutral beam heating for fusion.

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This volume marks the sixth international meeting of the top researchers in the field of negative ion source development. The subject of H- and D- sources are given particular discussion in this book. Other major topics discussed are: fundamental processes in negative ion sources, where both the plasma physics and atomic physics aspects of various type sources are presented, including modelling; the performance of actual source with emphasis on volume production of H- sources; diagnostics on sources; beam extraction, transport, acceleration, and neutralization; and the use of negative ions in systems, with the emphasis on neutral beam heating for fusion. The book is intended for researchers in plasma and atomic physics, particularly those physicists engaged in fusion research, and university and research laboratories.