Publication Type
Conference Paper
Journal Name
Review of Scientific Instruments
Publication Date
Volume
81
Issue
2
Conference Name
13th International Conference on Ion Sources
Conference Location
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
ORNL
Conference Date
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Abstract
In this project we are developing an H- source, which will synthesize the most important developments in the field of negative ion sources to provide high current, high brightness, good lifetime, high reliability, and high power efficiency. We describe two planned modifications to the present SNS external antenna source in order to increase the plasma density near the output aperture: 1) replacing the present 2 MHz plasma-forming solenoid antenna with a 60 MHz saddle-type antenna and 2) replacing the permanent multicusp magnetic system with a weaker electro-magnet.
