摘要 |
<p>The subject invention relates to a dissociator (12) for an atomic hydrogen maser (10) and comprises a dissociation chamber (30) for generating hydrogen atomic capable of being deflected by a state-selecting magnetic field (13). The dissociation chamber (30) is provided with an inlet (35) opening for molecular hydrogen and an outlet (40) for atomic hydrogen, radio frequency discharge means (50, 54) connected to said chamber (30) and a yieldable member (23, 24, 25) supporting said dissociation chamber (30) and surrounding the same. The outlet (46) acts as a beam-directing device with a wide range of orientations.</p> |