The electron energy distribution in a magnetic multipole ion source has been measured utilizing a retarding potential energy analyzer. The observed distribution of the primary electrons is spread out from the thermal population to energies 30% above the discharge energy. Implications on the theory of ionization efficiency are discussed.
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