Title :
HTS cryogenic current comparator for non-invasive sensing of charged particle beams
Author :
Hao, L. ; Gallop, J.C. ; Macfarlane, J.C. ; Carr, C.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
Abstract :
The principle of the superconducting cryogenic direct-current comparator (CCC) is applied to the non-invasive sensing of charged-particle beams (ions, electrons). We have developed a novel current concentrating technique using HTS thick film material, to increase the sensitivity of the CCC. Recent simulations and experimental measurements of a prototype HTS-CCC operating at 77 K are described.
Keywords :
current comparators; high-temperature superconductors; superconducting particle detectors; 77 K; HTS thick film material; charged particle beam; current concentrating technique; noninvasive sensing; superconducting cryogenic direct current comparator; Cryogenics; Electron beams; High temperature superconductors; Ion beams; Particle beam measurements; Particle beams; Superconducting films; Superconducting materials; Thick films; Virtual prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7242-5
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034829
