Techniques for providing a multimode ion source

Radiant energy – Ion generation – Methods

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C250S492210, C250S42300F, C250S42300F, C250S426000

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07812321

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for providing a multimode ion source are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an apparatus for ion implantation comprising an ion source that operates in multiple modes such that a first mode is an arc-discharge mode and a second mode is an RF mode.

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