27 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
Hilton San Francisco - Financial District
America/Los_Angeles timezone

Effect of Ceramic on Beam Extraction from 2.45 GHz ECR ion source

29 Sept 2026, 16:00
2h
Hilton San Francisco - Financial District

Hilton San Francisco - Financial District

750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Poster Presentation Poster session

Speaker

Nicolas Savard (Columbia College)

Description

Ion source extraction modelling is commonly performed using IBSIMU, which couples non-linear sheath equations with a Poisson solver and self-consistently includes particle space charge. This approach has been widely applied using measured or fitted plasma parameters. In some ion sources, the extraction lens uses of boron nitride (BN) liners, which can enhance plasma density through electron donation. As a dielectric, BN modifies the electric potential distribution, potentially altering extraction optics in ways not captured by standard models. In this work, we investigate the impact of ceramic extraction lenses on ion beam formation. Plasma parameters are obtained via optimization by fitting simulations to experimental data. Using these parameters, we study how variations in plasma potential influence beam properties and compare trends with experiment.

Classification MC7: Beam extraction and transport
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Author

Nicolas Savard (Columbia College)

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