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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Antimatter Research
  • Instrumentation

Background:

  • Low-energy antiproton beams (approx. 100 keV) necessitate electrostatic components for control and focusing.
  • Current methods rely on simulations due to a lack of precise electric field measurement equipment.
  • This limitation necessitates strict fabrication tolerances for electrostatic components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, noninvasive method for experimentally probing electrostatic fields in a 3D volume.
  • To validate the accuracy of electrostatic simulations using experimental data.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of a new microsensor for field mapping.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of a noninvasive microsensor for electrostatic field measurement.
  • Experimental probing of the electric field generated by an electrostatic quadrupole focusing component.
  • Comparison of experimental results with simulation data.

Main Results:

  • Excellent agreement found between simulated and experimentally measured electrostatic fields.
  • Spatial resolution of the probe is limited by electric field curvature.
  • Sensor resolution of 61 V/m/√Hz allows detection of field deviations from fabrication tolerances.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microsensor provides a precise, noninvasive method for mapping electrostatic fields.
  • The probe validates simulation accuracy and can detect manufacturing noncompliance.
  • This technology has potential applications beyond antimatter research, including atmospheric electricity and power infrastructure safety.