Laser modulation of LMI sources

Details Laser modulation of LMI sources Laser modulation of LMI sources

1990-01-22

1991-05-14

Berman, Jack I.

Radiant energy

Ion generation

Field ionization type

250423P, 250423F, 250306, 250307, 250424, 250425, H01J 2700

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active

050158627

ABSTRACT:
A method for modulating a liquid metal ion source includes generating an ion beam, directing a light beam at the liquid metal ion source and inducing a modulation in the ion beam by modulating the light beam.
An apparatus for carrying out the invention includes a light beam source for generating a light beam, a modulator for modulating the light beam and a mechanism for directing the modulated light beam at the light metal ion source.

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