How do you make a partical excelarator that uses negitive ions?

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This discussion focuses on constructing a particle accelerator utilizing negative ions, specifically H-minus ions. The primary challenge identified is preventing the stripping of excess electrons during acceleration. The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory serves as a notable example of H-minus ion acceleration, achieving energies close to 1000 MeV. Participants seek guidance on blueprints and explanations for building such a device.

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  • Basic physics of electron behavior in electric fields
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Im trying to make a particle excelerator for school using - ions but i can't find any b prints or anyone who can help me. if anyone can help or find some one that could at least explane some of it to me, it would be much appreceated
 
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The biggest problem with accelerating negative ions is preventing stripping the excess electron off the ion during acceleration. It is possible to attach two electrons to a proton, creating an H-minus ion. There are ion sources designed specifically to generate H-minus ions. The best example of accelerating H-minus ions is the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS, www.SNS.gov[/URL]) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. These ions are accelerated to nearly 1000 MeV before both electros are stripped off.
 
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