Resonance Ionization in a Gas Cell: a Feasibility Study for a Laser Ion Source

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Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B70 (1992) 131-136
Year of Publication: 
1992
Authors: 
Z.N. Qamhieh
Laboratorium voor Vaste Stof-Fysika en Magnetisme, K.U. Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200 D, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
E. Vandeweert
Laboratorium voor Vaste Stof-Fysika en Magnetisme, K.U. Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200 D, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
R.E. Silverans
Laboratorium voor Vaste Stof-Fysika en Magnetisme, K.U. Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200 D, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

A laser ion source based on resonance photo-ionization in a gas cell is proposed. The gas cell, filled with helium, consists of a target chamber in which the recoil products are stopped and neutralized, and an ionization chamber where the atoms of interest are selectively ionized by the laser light. The extraction of the ions from the ionization chamber through the exit hole-skimmer setup is similar to the ion-guide system. The conditions to obtain an optimal system are given. The results of a two-step one-laser resonance photo-ionization of nickel and the first results of laser ionization in a helium buffer gas cell are presented.

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