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A hollow collector, open at one end and closed at the other, used to measure the ion current associated with an ion-beam. On arrival at the earthed metal plate the ions are neutralized either by accepting or donating electrons. A small electric current is produced which can be amplified. The device whilst simple and robust is not sensitive.
A conducting cup or chamber that intercepts a charged particle beam and is electrically connected to a current measuring device.  
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Revision as of 00:17, 20 January 2006

DRAFT DEFINITION
Faraday cup

A conducting cup or chamber that intercepts a charged particle beam and is electrically connected to a current measuring device.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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Orange Book Entry

A hollow collector, open at one end and closed at the other, used to collect beams of ions.

External Links

What is a Faraday Cup? at faradaycup.com

Wikipedia:Faraday cup