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Preparing an Isotopically Pure 229Th Ion Beam for Studies of 229mTh
Published on: May 3, 2019
Status of high current ion source operation at the GSI accelerator facility
R Hollinger1, M Galonska, B Gutermuth
1GSI, Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung mbH, Planckstrasse 1, Darmstadt, Germany.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 5, 2008
Summary
High current ion beams for accelerators are produced using various ion sources, ensuring stable, long-term operation with specific energy and mass-to-charge ratios for GSI facility needs.
Area of Science:
- Accelerator physics
- Plasma physics
- Ion beam generation
Background:
- GSI accelerator facility utilizes multiple ion source types for metallic and gaseous ion beam production.
- Operational requirements include stable beams, 2.2 keV/u energy, and a mass-to-charge ratio up to 65.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the operational status of ion sources at the GSI high current injector.
- To outline key performance data for accelerator operation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ion sources include vacuum arc, Penning, and filament-driven multicusp types.
- Data collection focused on beam current, spectrum, emittance, lifetime, duty factor, and transmission.
Main Results:
- Detailed performance metrics for various ion sources were compiled.
- Beam characteristics were analyzed for long-term accelerator stability.
Conclusions:
- The study provides essential data on ion source performance for GSI accelerator operations.
- Understanding these parameters is crucial for optimizing ion beam delivery and experimental conditions.
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