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Spark source for multiply-charged ions

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Most well-known spark sources for multiply-charged ions make use of weak inductively-coupled sparks which are obtained by means of a Tesla coil [1], [2]. These sources have not been used in charged-particle accelerators because of the small ion current, low charge multiplicity of the ions which are obtained, and general unstable operation.

Starting in 1953 the authors have been carrying out an investigation of “hot” vacuum sparks obtained by the discharge of high-voltage condensers in an effort to obtain intense beams of multiply-charged ions with high charge multiplicities. In 1954 a source was constructed and found suitable for use in pulsed accelerators of multiply-charged ions.

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  1. A. A. Plyutto
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  2. K. N. Kervalidze
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  3. I. F. Kvartskhava
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In conclusion the authors wish to express their gratitude to A. T. Kapin for help in this work.

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Plyutto, A.A., Kervalidze, K.N. & Kvartskhava, I.F. Spark source for multiply-charged ions. The Soviet Journal of Atomic Energy 3, 925–928 (1957). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01480077

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