Published December 1, 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Gradient B drift transport of high current electron beams

  • 1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185

Description

A 1-MeV, 200-kA electron beam was transported 89 cm in a low pressure background gas via gradient B drift in the 1/r azimuthal magnetic field of a current carrying wire. The electron drift velocity was measured and found to be in good agreement with theory. Measurements of x-ray production in the target indicated high transport efficiency

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Journal Title
J. Appl. Phys.
Journal Volume
56
Journal Issue
11
Series
J. Appl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
3175-3181
ISSN
0021-8979