A radio-frequency (RF) generator arrangement includes a combiner that includes an RF plug socket and an RF generator including a plug that matches the RF plug socket. The RF plug socket includes an opening for receiving the plug, an external contact for connection to an earth connection, an internal contact for connection to an RF signal, and an opening-narrowing device configured to reduce the opening so that the opening assumes a reduced-opening state when the plug is removed. In the reduced-opening state, an opening distance of the opening is reduced compared to a first opening distance, and/or an opening cross section of the opening is reduced compared to a first opening cross section. The opening-narrowing device includes an electrically conductive barrier connected to the external contact and configured to prevent electromagnetic radiation of the RF signal emitted from the internal contact from exiting from the opening in the reduced-opening state.

A device and method that creates linear motion or acceleration of fine particles and molecules are described. The device includes a plurality of ring electrodes arranged along an axis so that a cylindrical harmonic field is formed when electrical voltage is applied separately to each ring of the plurality of rings cylindrical harmonic field. A method of driving gaseous molecules and nanoparticles in linear motion by operating a device that includes a plurality of ring electrodes arranged along an axis. The method includes providing gaseous molecules or nanoparticles in a high vacuum environment, applying an electrical voltage to each ring of the plurality of rings to form a cylindrical harmonic field that includes a drift axis, and aligning and accelerating the gaseous molecules or nanoparticles along the drift axis for storage, pumping out, or separation of the gaseous molecules or nanoparticles.

A device and method that creates linear motion or acceleration of fine particles and molecules are described. The device includes a plurality of ring electrodes arranged along an axis so that a cylindrical harmonic field is formed when electrical voltage is applied separately to each ring of the plurality of rings cylindrical harmonic field. A method of driving gaseous molecules and nanoparticles in linear motion by operating a device that includes a plurality of ring electrodes arranged along an axis. The method includes providing gaseous molecules or nanoparticles in a high vacuum environment, applying an electrical voltage to each ring of the plurality of rings to form a cylindrical harmonic field that includes a drift axis, and aligning and accelerating the gaseous molecules or nanoparticles along the drift axis for storage, pumping out, or separation of the gaseous molecules or nanoparticles.

Some embodiments include a system comprising: an RF source configured to generate an RF signal; an RF frequency control circuit coupled to the RF source and configured to adjust a frequency of the RF signal; an accelerator structure configured to accelerate a particle beam in response to the RF signal; and control logic configured to: receive a plurality of settings over time for the RF source; adjust the RF signal in response to the settings; and adjust a setpoint of the RF frequency control circuit in response to the settings.

Some embodiments include a system comprising: an RF source configured to generate an RF signal; an RF frequency control circuit coupled to the RF source and configured to adjust a frequency of the RF signal; an accelerator structure configured to accelerate a particle beam in response to the RF signal; and control logic configured to: receive a plurality of settings over time for the RF source; adjust the RF signal in response to the settings; and adjust a setpoint of the RF frequency control circuit in response to the settings.

A non-destructive inspection system 1 includes a neutron radiation source 3 capable of emitting neutrons N, and a neutron detector 14 capable of detecting neutrons Nb produced via an inspection object 6a among neutrons N emitted from the neutron radiation source 3. The neutron radiation source 3 includes a linear accelerator 11 capable of emitting charged particles P accelerated; a first magnet section 12 including magnets 12a and 12b facing each other, the magnets 12a and 12b being capable of deflecting the charged particles P in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of emission of the charged particles P from the linear accelerator 11; and a target section 13 capable of producing neutrons N by being irradiated with the charged particles P that have passed through the first magnet section 12.

A non-destructive inspection system 1 includes a neutron radiation source 3 capable of emitting neutrons N, and a neutron detector 14 capable of detecting neutrons Nb produced via an inspection object 6a among neutrons N emitted from the neutron radiation source 3. The neutron radiation source 3 includes a linear accelerator 11 capable of emitting charged particles P accelerated; a first magnet section 12 including magnets 12a and 12b facing each other, the magnets 12a and 12b being capable of deflecting the charged particles P in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of emission of the charged particles P from the linear accelerator 11; and a target section 13 capable of producing neutrons N by being irradiated with the charged particles P that have passed through the first magnet section 12.

A particle accelerator can include a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion. The first waveguide portion can include a first plurality of cell portions and a first iris portion that is disposed between two of the first plurality of cell portions. The first iris portion can include a first portion of an aperture such that the aperture is configured to be disposed about a beam axis. The first waveguide portion can further include a first bonding surface. The second waveguide portion can include a second plurality of cell portions and a second iris portion that is disposed between two of the second plurality of cell portions. The second iris portion can include a second portion of the aperture. The second waveguide portion can include a second bonding surface.

An ion implantation system has an ion source to generate an ion beam, and a mass analyzer to define a first ion beam having desired ions at a first charge state. A first linear accelerator accelerates the first ion beam to a plurality of first energies. A charge stripper strips electrons from the desired ions defining a second ion beam at a plurality of second charge states. A first dipole magnet spatially disperses and bends the second ion beam at a first angle. A charge defining aperture passes a desired charge state of the second ion beam while blocking a remainder of the plurality of second charge states. A quadrupole apparatus spatially focuses the second ion beam, defining a third ion beam. A second dipole magnet bends the third ion beam at a second angle. A second linear accelerator accelerates the third ion beam. A final energy magnet bends the third ion beam at a third angle, and wherein an energy defining aperture passes only the desired ions at a desired energy and charge state.

An ion implantation system has an ion source to generate an ion beam, and a mass analyzer to define a first ion beam having desired ions at a first charge state. A first linear accelerator accelerates the first ion beam to a plurality of first energies. A charge stripper strips electrons from the desired ions defining a second ion beam at a plurality of second charge states. A first dipole magnet spatially disperses and bends the second ion beam at a first angle. A charge defining aperture passes a desired charge state of the second ion beam while blocking a remainder of the plurality of second charge states. A quadrupole apparatus spatially focuses the second ion beam, defining a third ion beam. A second dipole magnet bends the third ion beam at a second angle. A second linear accelerator accelerates the third ion beam. A final energy magnet bends the third ion beam at a third angle, and wherein an energy defining aperture passes only the desired ions at a desired energy and charge state.