Focused ion beam field source

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2008-10-15

2011-10-04

Kim, Robert (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Ion generation

Field ionization type

C250S424000, C250S425000, C250S426000, C250S427000, C250S42300F, C250S42300F

Reexamination Certificate

active

08030621

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for producing ions can include an emitter having a first end and a second end. The emitter can be coated with an ionic liquid room-temperature molten salt. The apparatus can also include a power supply and a first electrode disposed downstream relative to the first end of the emitter and electrically connected to a first lead of the power supply. The apparatus can also include a second electrode disposed downstream relative to the second end of the emitter and electrically connected to a second lead of the power supply.

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