Proposed method for reducing the sticking constant in M.C.F

We present a method of reducing the effective sticking coefficient involving reacceleration of the Heμ ion by ion cyclotron resonance. It is necessary to work with the target D-T in solid or liquid form, and the target, has to be divided into many thin rods or pellets of order 100 microns in radius. The idea is to impose a magnetic field and a rotating electric field. A balance is achieved between drag in the rods or pellets and acceleration in the region in between, so that the Heμ ion is held at a constant velocity until stripping occurs. Although stripping is greatly reduced the idea is not practical, as it stands, because of the large alpha particle heat produced in the target