BEAM FOCUSING AND ACCELERATING SYSTEM

摘要

A system for focusing and accelerating a beam of electrically charged particles, for example protons. The system comprises: a beam generator; a charge pulse generator; and a focusing and accelerating device comprising a body with a core. The body defines a charge path extending along the body and beam generator directs a beam of electrically charged particles through the core. The charge pulse generator simultaneously delivers charge pulses to the charge path. The charge path may be helical in shape. Movement of the charge pulse along the path creates an electric field that simultaneously accelerates and focuses the beam.

主权项

1. A system for focusing and accelerating a beam of electrically charged particles, the system comprising:
a beam generator for generating said beam; at least one charge pulse generator for generating at least one electrical charge pulse; at least one focusing and accelerating device comprising a body with a core, said body defining a charge path extending along said body; wherein said beam generator is arranged to direct said beam through said core; and wherein said at least one charge pulse generator is coupled to said body to deliver said at least one charge pulse to said charge path.