Diaphragm flange and method for lowering particle beam impedance at connected beam tubes of a particle accelerator
A diaphragm flange for connecting the tubes in a particle accelerator while minimizing beamline impedance. The diaphragm flange includes an outer flange and a thin diaphragm integral with the outer flange. Bolt holes in the outer flange provide a means for bolting the diaphragm flange to an adjacent flange or beam tube having a mating bolt-hole pattern. The diaphragm flange includes a first surface for connection to the tube of a particle accelerator beamline and a second surface for connection to a CF flange. The second surface includes a recessed surface therein and a knife-edge on the recessed surface. The diaphragm includes a thickness that enables flexing of the integral diaphragm during assembly of beamline components. The knife-edge enables compression of a soft metal gasket to provide a leak-tight seal.
- Research Organization:
- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-06OR23177
- Assignee:
- JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,699,881
- Application Number:
- 14/711,824
- OSTI ID:
- 1368181
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2015 May 14
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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