Igniting plasma involves applying electric voltage between cathode and anode in magnetic field that is moved through gas chamber until plasma is ignited

摘要

The method involves applying an electric voltage between a cathode (1) and an anode (2) in a magnetic field (3) that is moved through the gas chamber (4) until the plasma is ignited. The magnetic field is varied or moved by electromagnets (5,6) and is moved reciprocally between the boundaries of the gas chamber. Independent claims are also included for the following: a use of the method in a cathode atomizing system.