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An ion pump is a type of vacuum pump that uses electric and magnetic fields to move ions. This movement of ions then causes neutral gas molecules to move as well, effectively pumping them out of a chamber. Ion pumps are typically used to create very high vacuums, often in the ultra-high vacuum range. They are particularly well-suited for applications where extremely clean vacuum conditions are required, as they do not have any moving parts that could outgas or contaminate the vacuum environment.
The operation of an ion pump relies on ionization. Gas molecules entering the pump are ionized, usually
Ion pumps are commonly found in scientific research equipment, such as particle accelerators, surface analysis instruments,