Investigation of a Radiofrequency Plasma Generator for Multi-Second Pulse Operation
https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-9447-2022-17-3-5-11
Abstract
This paper presents the test results of a radiofrequency (RF) plasma generator, developed for neutral beam injectors. A water cooled faraday screen is installed into the generator for multi-second pulse operation. Consistent operation achieved for 20-second long pulses with input power of 38 kW is described. The density of the ion current was measured. The experiments were conducted to measure the density of the ion current at the driver’s output and to evaluate the heating of the driver’s elements. Main factors affecting the power losses were determined. The power loss caused by the eddy currents in the driver’s clamping flanges were reduced.
About the Authors
V. A. Vointsev
Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vadim A.Vointsev, Graduate Student, Researcher-Engineer
Novosibirsk
D. Yu. Gavrisenko
Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Daniil Yu. Gavrisenko, Master Student
Novosibirsk
A. A. Kondakov
Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey A. Kondakov, Researcher
Novosibirsk
O. Z. Sotnikov
Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg Z. Sotnikov, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Senior Researcher
Novosibirsk
R. A. Finashin
Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman A. Finashin, Researcher, Candidate of Technical Sciences
Novosibirsk
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Review
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Vointsev V.A., Gavrisenko D.Yu., Kondakov A.A., Sotnikov O.Z., Finashin R.A. Investigation of a Radiofrequency Plasma Generator for Multi-Second Pulse Operation. SIBERIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. 2022;17(3):5-11. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-9447-2022-17-3-5-11
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