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The SPES surface ionization source.
M Manzolaro1, F D'Agostini1, A Monetti1
1INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Viale dell'Universita' 2, 35020 Legnaro, Padova, Italy.
This study characterizes the surface ionization source for the Selective Production of Exotic Species (SPES) facility, evaluating its performance for radioactive ion beam production. Results detail ionization efficiency and emittance, crucial for experimental applications.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Physics
- Accelerator Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Ion sources and target systems are critical for radioactive ion beam facilities.
- The Selective Production of Exotic Species (SPES) facility uses a proton beam on a uranium carbide target.
- Radioactive isotopes are transported to a 1+ ion source for ionization and acceleration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the surface ionization source for the SPES facility.
- To evaluate ionization efficiency and transversal emittance of the ion source.
- To investigate the effects of long-term, high-temperature operation on the ion source.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ionization efficiency measurements.
- Performed transversal emittance measurements.
- Assessed performance after prolonged high-temperature operation.
Main Results:
- Presented characterization data for the SPES surface ionization source.
- Quantified ionization efficiency and transversal emittance.
- Illustrated and discussed the impact of long-term high-temperature exposure.
Conclusions:
- The surface ionization source's performance was characterized for SPES.
- Ionization efficiency and emittance data are vital for radioactive ion beam quality.
- Understanding long-term operational effects ensures reliable isotope separation.

