New Evaporator Station for the Center for Accelerator Target Science

Conference · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2018

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5035535· OSTI ID:1493878

Greene, John P.; Labib, Mina

As part of an equipment grant provided by DOE-NP for the Center for Accelerator Target Science (CATS) initiative, the procurement of a new, electron beam, high-vacuum deposition system was identified as a priority to insure reliable and continued availability of high-purity targets. The apparatus is designed to contain TWO electron beam guns; a standard 4-pocket 270° geometry source as well as an electron bombardment source. The acquisition of this new system allows for the replacement of TWO outdated and aging vacuum evaporators. Also included is an additional thermal boat source, enhancing our capability within this deposition unit. Recommended specifications for this system included an automated, high-vacuum pumping station, a deposition chamber with a rotating and heated substrate holder for uniform coating capabilities and incorporating computer-controlled state-of-the-art thin film technologies. Design specifications, enhanced capabilities and the necessary mechanical modifications for our target work are discussed.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science - Office of Nuclear Physics
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 1493878
• Resource Relation: Conference: 28th World Conference of the International Nuclear Target Development Society, 11/13/16 - 11/18/16, Stellenbosch, ZA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English