Ion Pump (Noun)
Meaning
A vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ion pump was used to remove gas molecules from the vacuum chamber by ionizing them and adsorbing them on a metal surface.
- The scientist carefully monitored the ion pump's performance to ensure it was effectively removing gas molecules from the vacuum chamber.
- Ion pumps are commonly used in high-vacuum applications where gas molecules need to be removed from the chamber.
- The ion pump's metal surface was specially treated to maximize its adsorption capacity for gas molecules.
- By using an ion pump, the researchers were able to achieve a much higher vacuum level in their experimental chamber than with other types of pumps.