Ion Gun Vs. Electron Gun

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Russ Gaines
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Ion Gun Vs. Electron Gun

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So, can someone please tell me the difference? I know what an electron gun is but until this forum i've never heard of an ion gun. Is an electron gun acceptable for fusor use?
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Re: Ion Gun Vs. Electron Gun

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No an electron gun is not acceptable in a fusor. An ion gun in a fusor strips the electrons from the deuterium atom before they are injected into the chamber.

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Re: Ion Gun Vs. Electron Gun

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Hey Russ,

Please read all the FAQs in the construction thread, there is only one on ion guns but it answers your question. ( viewtopic.php?f=30&t=5041 )
It's really beneficial to do so, as you'll get a lot of information from them.

If you don't know where to find the FAQs, they're located at the top of each sub forum. E.g: Click into the "Vacuum Technology" thread and there is a sub-forum labelled "FAQs: Vacuum Technology" stickied to the top.

Cheers,
Tom
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