Radiant energy – Ion generation – Field ionization type
Patent
1974-06-25
1979-05-22
Church, Craig E.
Radiant energy
Ion generation
Field ionization type
250284, H01J 3708
Patent
active
041561449
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for achieving isotopically selective adiabatic inversion, particularly for improved isotope separation efficiency. In a preferred embodiment for practicing the invention, chirped laser radiation induces photoionization of a vapor state material in isotopically selective excitation and ionization energy steps. A frequency sweep or "chirp" is provided in the excitation laser radiation at a controlled rate and over a range of frequencies which is limited to prevent loss of selectivity in the excitation. The frequency swept radiation has a theoretical capability of producing 100% inversion of ground state particles in the vapor. The features of the invention additionally permit excitation of a material to very high energy states useful in producing high frequency, ultraviolet lasing.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4023038 (1977-05-01), Janes
patent: 4038549 (1977-07-01), Janes
Furumoto Horace W.
Levin Lawrence A.
Pike Charles T.
Church Craig E.
Jersey Nuclear-AVCO Isotopes, Inc.
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