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Ion Pump

A pump that captures gas by ionising it, for clean ultra-high vacuum.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Ion pumps ionise residual gas and bury it in electrodes, providing clean, vibration-free ultra-high vacuum with no moving parts. They suit maintaining base pressure in sensitive regions.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage