The IsoDAR High Intensity H$_2^+$ Transport and Injection Tests

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$_2^+$ current output for the IsoDAR (Isotope Decay At Rest) experiment. We begin...

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Main Authors Alonso, Jose, Axani, Spencer, Calabretta, Luciano, Campo, Daniela, Celona, Luigi, Conrad, Janet M, Day, Alexandra, Castro, Giuseppe, Labrecque, Francis, Winklehner, Daniel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.08.2015
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Physics - Accelerator Physics
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Summary: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$_2^+$ current output for the IsoDAR (Isotope Decay At Rest) experiment. We begin by outlining the requirements for the IsoDAR experiment then provide overview of the Versatile Ion Source, Low Energy Beam Transport 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 Versatile Ion Source (VIS) proved to be a reliable ion source capable of generating a large amount of H$_2^+$ 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.
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1508.03850