Droplet stability enhancement

Abstract

A droplet generator may form a stable chain of droplets. The droplet generator may enhance the stability of the chain of droplets using a nozzle, a multi-stage skimmer, and / or gas-distribution ring. The nozzle may include a nozzle orifice and filter which may control a target-material flow forming a jet and subsequently coalescing into droplets. The skimmer may include apertures and / or capillaries which are arranged axially along the path of the chain of droplets to skim off a flow of ambient gas. The gas-distribution ring may include a set of holes for even gas distribution, improving the flow of ambient gas within an intermediate chamber. The droplet generator may also include gas, electrical, pressure-sensor, and / or temperature-sensor interfaces. The droplet generator may also include clamps to connect the intermediate chamber with the nozzle and skimmer.