This work presents the multiple diagnostics characterization of the plasma in an axis-symmetric simple mirror trap as a function of magnetic field profile (mirror ratios and magnetic field gradient), especially in the quasi-flat B field configuration that is typical of Microwave Discharge Ion Sources, and also of neutral gas pressure and microwave power. The simultaneous use of Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Langmuir Probe and X-ray diagnostics allows the characterization of the whole electron energy distribution function (EEDF), from a few eV to hundreds of keV . Results show non-linear behaviour under small variations of even one source parameter and strong influence on EEDF of the Bmin/BECR ratio. Benefit and next developments will be highlighted.

Study of the influence of magnetic field profile on plasma parameters in a simple mirror trap

Mazzaglia M.
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Castro G.;Mascali D.;Miracoli R.;Naselli E.;Reitano R.;TORRISI, GIUSEPPE;
2018-01-01

Abstract

This work presents the multiple diagnostics characterization of the plasma in an axis-symmetric simple mirror trap as a function of magnetic field profile (mirror ratios and magnetic field gradient), especially in the quasi-flat B field configuration that is typical of Microwave Discharge Ion Sources, and also of neutral gas pressure and microwave power. The simultaneous use of Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Langmuir Probe and X-ray diagnostics allows the characterization of the whole electron energy distribution function (EEDF), from a few eV to hundreds of keV . Results show non-linear behaviour under small variations of even one source parameter and strong influence on EEDF of the Bmin/BECR ratio. Benefit and next developments will be highlighted.
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