Magnetic separator for linear dispersion and method for producing the same
AssigneeUniversity of Washington
InventorsAdi A. Scheidemann, Kem Robinson, Patrick L. Jones, Stephen C. Gottschalk
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Abstract
A magnetic sector for charged particle beam transport that includes a magnetic field profile that achieves a linear dispersion from a collimated beam of charged particles proportional to their mass-energy-to-charge ratio. In one embodiment, the field profile necessary for the linear dispersion is obtained by the use of shaped, highly permeable poles powered by permanent magnets or electromagnetic coils.
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A magnetic separator for charged particle beam separation that provides a linear dispersion of the charged particles proportional to their mass-energy-to-charge ratio, wherein the linear dispersion is achieved by an inhomogeneous magnetic field.
A method for linearly dispersing charged particles by their mass-energy-to-charge ratios, comprising introducing charged particles into an inhomogeneous magnetic field produced by a magnetic separator that provides a linear dispersion of the charged particles proportional to their mass-energy-to-charge ratio.
A method for achieving a linear dispersion magnetic separator comprising integrating the charged particles' equations of motion in a target magnetic field and adjusting the target magnetic field to match desired charged particle trajectories.
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