The IsoDAR high intensity H[subscript 2][superscript +] transport and injection tests

• Main Authors: Calabretta, L. (Author), Campo, D. (Author), Celona, L. (Author), Day, A. (Author), Castro, G. (Author), Labrecque, F. (Author), Alonso, Jose Ramon (Contributor), Conrad, Janet Marie (Contributor), Winklehner, Daniel (Contributor), Axani, Spencer Nicholas (Contributor)
• Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Laboratory for Nuclear Science (Contributor)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing, 2017-04-20T15:30:29Z.
• Subjects: Article
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This technical report reviews the tests performed at the Best Cyclotron Systems, Inc. facility in regards to developing a cost effective ion source, beam line transport system, and acceleration system capable of high H[subscript 2][superscript +] current output for the IsoDAR (Isotope Decay At Rest) experiment. We begin by outlining the requirements for the IsoDAR experiment then provide overviews of the Versatile Ion Source (VIS), Low Energy Beam Transport (LEBT) system, spiral inflector, and cyclotron. The experimental measurements are then discussed and the results are compared with a thorough set of simulation studies. Of particular importance we note that the VIS proved to be a reliable ion source capable of generating a large amount of H[subscript 2][superscript +] current. The results suggest that with further upgrades, the VIS could potentially be a suitable candidate for IsoDAR. The conclusion outlines the key results from our tests and introduces the forthcoming work this technical report has motivated.
National Science Foundation (U.S.) (PHY-1148134)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Seed Fund)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bose Fellowship)