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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Technology
  • Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy

Background:

  • Current heavy-ion drivers at radioactive beam facilities face limitations in beam current.
  • Advancements in ion source technology are crucial for enhancing experimental capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the design of a fourth-generation electron cyclotron resonance ion source (ECRIS) operating at 40-56 GHz.
  • To explore the feasibility of significantly increasing heavy-ion beam currents.
  • To outline a cost-effective upgrade path for existing and planned heavy ion drivers.

Main Methods:

  • Design and simulation of a superconducting magnet structure capable of generating 7 T axial and 4 T radial magnetic fields.
  • Utilized commercially available Niobium-3Tin (Nb3Sn) superconducting materials.
  • Conducted a 3D analysis of Lorentz forces and designed a clamping structure for conductor stabilization.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the feasibility of achieving high magnetic fields (7 T axial, 4 T radial) within the plasma chamber.
  • Identified the necessity of a robust clamping structure to manage Lorentz forces.
  • The proposed ECRIS design has the potential to quadruple heavy-ion beam currents.

Conclusions:

  • The fourth-generation ECRIS design is a promising and cost-effective solution for upgrading heavy ion drivers.
  • The magnetic field requirements are achievable with current superconducting technology.
  • Further development could significantly advance research at radioactive beam facilities.