Ionic Beam (Noun)
Meaning
A beam of ions moving in the same direction at the same speed.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Researchers used an ionic beam to etch precise patterns onto the surface of the semiconductor wafer.
- The ionic beam was focused onto a tiny spot on the sample, allowing for high-resolution analysis.
- In the lab, scientists accelerated a stream of gas molecules to form a high-energy ionic beam.
- The ionic beam was directed through a magnetic field, which selectively deflected certain ions from the beam.
- Engineers designed the spacecraft's propulsion system to utilize a high-velocity ionic beam for efficient fuel consumption.