Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – Ion beam pulsing means with detector synchronizing means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
Ion beam pulsing means with detector synchronizing means
C250S290000, C250S293000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07154086
ABSTRACT:
A reflectron lens and method are provided. The reflectron lens comprises a tube having a continuous conductive surface along the length of the tube for providing an electric field interior to the tube that varies in strength along the length of the tube. The tube may comprise glass, and in particular, a glass comprising metal ions, such as lead, which may be reduced to form the conductive surface. The method includes a step of introducing a beam of ions into a first end of a dielectric tube having a continuous conductive surface along the length of the tube. The method further includes a step of applying an electric potential across the tube to create an electric field gradient that varies in strength along the length of the tube so the electric field deflects the ions to cause the ions to exit the tube through the first end of the tube.
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