Determining Ion Speed in a Farnsworth Fusion Ion Collider

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The discussion focuses on determining the speed of ions in a Farnsworth Fusion Ion Collider, specifically one operated by the Northwest Nuclear Consortium. The chamber length is approximately 12-14 inches, with a central electrode charged to 75 kV and 5 mA. The kinetic energy of ions is directly related to their charge; singly charged ions achieve 75 keV while doubly charged ions reach 150 keV. Calculating ion speed can be accomplished using classical mechanics, emphasizing the importance of safety knowledge when operating such equipment.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electric potential and electronvolt concepts
  • Knowledge of classical mechanics for speed calculations
  • Familiarity with ion charge states and their kinetic energy implications
  • Awareness of nuclear and electrical safety protocols
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  • Research classical mechanics equations for calculating ion speed
  • Study the principles of electric potential and electronvolts in ion physics
  • Explore safety measures and protocols in nuclear physics experiments
  • Investigate the operational guidelines of the Farnsworth Fusion Ion Collider
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Individuals interested in nuclear physics, particularly those involved in ion collider operations, as well as educators and students seeking to understand the principles of ion speed and safety in experimental settings.

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I'm looking to figure out how fast ions are traveling in the fusor I have access to. The chamber is roughly 12-14" long, with a central electrode charged to 75 kV and 5 mA. Is the type of ion relevant? What would I have to do to figure out how fast the ions are moving?
 
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Singly charged ions will get a kinetic energy of 75 keV. Doubly charged ions get 150 keV and so on. That is the beauty of electric potentials and electronvolt, you don't need any other numbers.

You can calculate the speed with classical mechanics.

Don't use the thing if you don't have the required knowledge to do it safely.
 
The ion collider is operated by the Northwest Nuclear Consortium, with plenty of safety measures in place.
 
nwfusor said:
The ion collider is operated by the Northwest Nuclear Consortium

The fact that a bunch of high school students can put up a web page does not mean that they understand nuclear or electrical safety.
 
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Thread will remain closed. If you have to ask about this, you do not have the background to do it safely. That is against the PF rules.
 

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