Title :
Initial Operation of the Argonne Superconducting Heavy-Ion Linac
Author :
Shepard, Kenneth W.
Author_Institution :
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Initial operation and recent development of the Argonne superconducting heavy-ion linac are discussed. The linac has been developed in order to demonstrate a cost-effective means of extending the performance of electrostatic tandem accelerators. The results of beam acceleration tests which began in June ´78 are described. At present 7 of a planned array of 22 resonators are operating on-line, and the linac system provides an effective accelerating potential of 7.5 MV. Although some technical problems remain, the level of performance and reliability is sufficient that appreciable beam time is becoming available to users.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Electrostatics; Life estimation; Linear particle accelerator; Particle beams; Phased arrays; Pulse compression methods; Superconducting magnets; Superconducting transmission lines; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1979.4330572