Rotary gas valve for better control and fast repetition speeds
New rotary gas valve design for better control and fast repetition speeds.
Fast rotation of the rotary element inside the external casing leads to intermittent alignment of the two slits so gas from inside the rotary element can escape.
Applications: Gas jet, gas valve, rotary valve
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Alignment mechanism is precise and repeatable | So clean, well-defined gas pulses can be generated |
| Well-defined slot geometry | Can shape the gas flow consistently, achieving a reproducible density profile |
| Larger opening is possible (cm scale) | So can operate at higher pressures and closer to active areas, such as points of laser interaction |
| Short jet opening time | Allows for fast repetition times that can be synchronised with other features in the system, such as the laser with a Laser Wakefield Accelerator, and low gas load in the chamber |
Awaiting patent and Available For
- Co-development
- Consulting
- Licensing