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I need to ionise lots of particles quickly. Upwards of 1kg /sec. What's the best way of doing this? I'd consider pre ionised solutions boiling etc.
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The devil is in the word "just"... it is a major bit of engineering. Again you must appreciate the currents you must produce... and at the ionization voltage of the material this will be a lot of watts.God Plays Dice said:...Can't you just increase the mass flow rate and ...
mfb said:In addition, ionization doesn't solve the energy problem. Accelerating the stuff is the main point, and needs more energy than any non-nuclear fuel can store. Chemical rockets are quite efficient in converting chemical energy to thrust. To get higher exhaust velocities, you need a different power source - solar or nuclear power. And a lot of time, because both don't deliver the power densities a classical chemical rocket can give.
God Plays Dice said:I got ideas about accelerating the stuff ;)
My only issue is getting the rate of ionisation up to 1kg/sec
Ionising particles are particles that have enough energy to knock electrons off of atoms, resulting in the formation of ions. These particles can include alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.
Ionisation is a crucial step in many scientific experiments and applications. It allows for the manipulation and detection of particles, as well as the production of ionised gases for industrial processes. Therefore, the speed at which particles can be ionised is important for efficiency and accuracy.
The speed of ionisation can be affected by several factors, including the type of particle, its energy, the type of material it is interacting with, and the presence of electric or magnetic fields. Additionally, the efficiency of the ionisation process itself can impact the speed.
There are several methods that can be used to ionise particles quickly. These include using high-energy radiation sources, such as x-rays or lasers, applying strong electric fields, and colliding particles at high speeds in particle accelerators.
The best way to ionise particles quickly depends on the specific goals and constraints of the experiment or application. Factors such as cost, complexity, and the type of particles involved must be taken into account. In general, a combination of methods may be used to achieve the desired level of ionisation at the desired speed.