Inventors:
Kon J. Lee - Stratford NJ
Anthony Musset - Haddon Heights NJ
Richard A. Denton - Marlton NJ
Assignee:
Denton Vacuum Inc. - Cherry Hill NJ
International Classification:
H01J 724, H05H 100
Abstract:
The present device comprises, in a preferred embodiment, a permanent magnet assembly which is formed to closely resemble a doughnut with the inside surface defining an aperture having first and second ends. Said inside surface is formed concave to substantially resemble the letter "C. " The permanent magnet provides magnetic flux from one end of the "C" shaped inside surface to the other end. Hence the magnetic flux lines, or the magnetic flux field, form an enclosure with the concave configuration of the inside surface. An anode is located within the enclosure and is shielded by the magnetic flux field, i. e. , the magnetic flux impedes the electrons from directly striking the anode. A cathode means is fitted over said first end of the aperture of the permanent magnetic assembly. A plasma exit plate, having a substantially large aperture therein, is fitted over said second end of the aperture of the permanent magnetic assembly.