摘要 |
In a method for separating isotopes in an isotopic mixture, photo- excitation of selected isotopic species is utilized in conjunction with reaction of the excited species with positive ions of predetermined ionization energy, other excited species or free electrons to produce ions or ion fragments of the selected species. Ions and electrons are produced by an electrical discharge, and separation is achieved through radial ambipolar diffusion, electrostatic or magnetohydrodynamic techniques. |