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The Review of Scientific Instruments
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Electron cyclotron resonance ion source development at KVI significantly increased beam intensity. New simulations and an emittance meter will optimize ion transport and injection into the AGOR cyclotron.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Accelerator Physics

Background:

  • The KVI facility aims to enhance beam intensity from its electron cyclotron resonance ion source (ECRIS) injector.
  • Optimizing beam transport and injection into the superconducting AGOR cyclotron is crucial for experimental capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report modifications improving ECRIS performance.
  • To present initial ion transport simulations for understanding beam losses.
  • To introduce a novel emittance meter for validating simulation results.

Main Methods:

  • Implementing modifications to the electron cyclotron resonance ion source.
  • Performing computational simulations of ion beam transport.
  • Developing and describing a new emittance meter combining pepperpot and scanning techniques.

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Main Results:

  • Significant performance increases in the ion source.
  • Initial simulation results identifying beam loss regions in extraction and low-energy transport.
  • Development of a new emittance meter for detailed benchmarking.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented modifications have successfully enhanced ion source performance.
  • Simulations provide valuable insights into beam transport dynamics and losses.
  • The new emittance meter will be instrumental in validating and refining simulation models for improved beam delivery.