Characterization of the Catania VIS for H2(+)
Jose R Alonso1, Luciano Calabretta2, Daniela Campo1
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 6, 2014
Summary
The Catania VIS 2.46 GHz source is being tested for the DAEδALUS and IsoDAR R&D program. Current studies focus on optimizing the H2 (+)/p ratio and emittance, with further tests planned.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Accelerator Science
- Nuclear Physics
Background:
- The DAEδALUS and IsoDAR projects aim to advance accelerator technology.
- A 2.46 GHz Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source (ECRIS) is crucial for these programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To install and commission the Catania VIS 2.46 GHz ion source.
- To conduct initial R&D studies for the DAEδALUS and IsoDAR programs.
- To prepare for future inflection, capture, and acceleration tests.
Main Methods:
- Installation of the Catania VIS 2.46 GHz source on a test stand.
- Optimization of the H2 (+)/p ratio.
- Emittance measurements of the ion beam.
Main Results:
- Successful installation of the ion source at Best Cyclotron Systems.
- Initial data on H2 (+)/p ratio optimization.
- Preliminary emittance measurements obtained.
Conclusions:
- The Catania VIS 2.46 GHz source is operational for DAEδALUS and IsoDAR R&D.
- Optimization and emittance studies are foundational for future testing.
- Readiness for subsequent cyclotron tests is established upon completion of a test cyclotron.
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