Calcium Isotope Separation in a Hot-Wall Plasma Centrifuge

Abstract

We propose a method of calcium isotope sepration using a countercurrent plasma centrifuge with a hot wall, which separating the fractions by means of vapor deposition at the end faces of the device. The centrifugal force, providing the effect of radial separation, is excited due to acceleration of a weakly ionized calcium plasma by a rotating magnetic field, while the axial circulating flow, which increases the effect of radial separation, is created by a traveling magnetic field. The capabilities of the method are demonstrated by the example of calculation of the separation factor of the plasma centrifuge as a function of the parameter characterizing the circulation intensity.