Ion sources, systems and methods

Details Ion sources, systems and methods Ion sources, systems and methods

2006-11-15

2009-02-10

Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Ion generation

Field ionization type

C250S42300F, C250S424000, C250S426000, C250S492210, C250S492200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07488952

ABSTRACT:
Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed.

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