ISSN:
1089-7623
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
Different applications and results in the generation of laser-induced negative ions are reviewed. Emphasis is put on analytical achievements as well as recent developments in very high negative ion currents. Yields up to 4 mA have been observed. The production mechanism is discussed. Three-body collisions in the extremely dense laser plasma are considered to be the origin of the strong yields observed. Already, a dedicated source has been constructed, but, e.g., a conventional cesium-beam sputter source is also well suited to serve as a laser ion source.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1142872