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Direct 1+ --> N+ conversion of stable alkali ions using an electron cyclotron resonance ion source
A Méry1, P Jardin, J Alcántara-Núñez
1GANIL, Bd Henri Becquerel, BP 55027, 14076 CAEN Cedex 5, France. mery@ganil.fr
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 3, 2010
Summary
Researchers developed a compact charge breeder to create multicharged radioactive ions for experiments. This device efficiently converts singly charged ions to higher charge states, improving radioactive ion beam capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Physics
- Accelerator Technology
- Atomic Physics
Background:
- Radioactive ion beam production often yields singly charged ions.
- Postacceleration of radioactive ions requires higher charge states for experiments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new compact charge breeder design for the SPIRAL1 facility.
- To present offline test results for stable alkali ions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the SIRa test bench for offline experiments.
- Tested stable alkali ions (Na, K, Rb, Cs).
- Measured 1(+) to N(+) ion conversion efficiencies and times.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the functionality of the new compact charge breeder design.
- Obtained conversion efficiencies and times for alkali ions.
- Identified areas for performance enhancement.
Conclusions:
- The developed charge breeder is suitable for multicharging radioactive ions.
- The device shows promise for improving radioactive ion beam experiments.
- Further optimization can enhance conversion performance.
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