Emittance studies with an Allison scanner
- SNS, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831 (United States)
The Spallation Neutron Source H{sup -} source on the ion source test stand is being used to study the emittance of the H{sup -}-ion beam injected into the SNS radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ). The emittance measurements are performed with a LBNL Allison scanner that underwent several modifications. The slit width was optimized to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. In addition, the electric deflector plates were replaced with plates featuring a staircased surface. This modification is shown to suppress over 99% of ghost signals generated by the beam hitting the deflector plates. Both modifications, combined with noise suppression measures and a self-consistent analysis, yield highly accurate results. Measured emittances are presented as a function of the ion-beam current.
- OSTI ID:
- 20779079
- Journal Information:
- Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 77, Issue 3; Conference: 11. international conference on ion sources, Caen (France), 12-16 Sep 2005; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2169812; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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