Title :
Progress with the SNS front-end systems
Author :
Keller, R. ; Abraham, W. ; Ayers, J.J. ; Cheng, D.W. ; Cull, P. ; DiGennaro, R. ; Doolittle, L. ; Gough, R.A. ; Greer, J.B. ; Hoff, M.D. ; Leung, K.N. ; Lewis, S. ; Lionberger, C. ; MacGill, R. ; Minamihara, Y. ; Monroy, M. ; Oshatz, D. ; Pruyn, J. ; Ratt
Author_Institution :
Ernest Orlando, Lawrence Berkeley Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
The Front-End Systems (FES) of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) project have been described in detail elsewhere. They comprise an rf-driven H- ion source, electrostatic LEBT, four-vane RFQ, and an elaborate MEBT. These systems are planned to be delivered to the SNS facility in Oak Ridge in June 2002. This paper discusses the latest design features, the status of development work, component fabrication and procurements, and experimental results with the first commissioned beamline elements
Keywords :
accelerator RF systems; accelerator magnets; electromagnets; hydrogen ions; ion accelerators; ion beams; negative ions; neutron sources; nuclear electronics; particle beam diagnostics; particle beam dynamics; H; MEBT; RF quadrupole; SNS front-end systems; Spallation Neutron Source; beamline elements; component fabrication; design features; diagnostic elements; electrostatic LEBT; four-vane RFQ; low-energy beam transport section; medium energy beam-transport section; radiofrequency-driven H- ion source; Acceleration; Choppers; Ion sources; Linear particle accelerator; Magnetic confinement; Neutrons; Particle beams; Plasma confinement; Plasma sources; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 2001. PAC 2001. Proceedings of the 2001
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7191-7
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.2001.987434