Superconducting cyclotrons

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · IEEE Trans. Magn., v. MAG-11, no. 2, pp. 443-446

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TMAG.1975.1058658· OSTI ID:4160679

Schneider, H R; Fraser, J S; Bigham, C B

The use of high field superconducting dc magnets in cyclotron design makes possible accelerators that are small and consequently have a significant cost advantage over comparable iron-magnet cyclotrons. A general description of superconducting isochronous cyclotrons is given, with emphasis on the magnet design requirements. Saturated iron poles to provide flutter focusing are described. A conceptual design for a heavy ion energy booster cyclotron for a tandem Van de Graaff is described. Similar cyclotrons for production of proton or deuteron primary beams and $pi$ mesons or neutron secondary beams can, in view of the low cost, be considered for dedicated applications such as activation analysis or cancer therapy. (auth)

• Research Organization: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-001457
• OSTI ID: 4160679
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Magn., v. MAG-11, no. 2, pp. 443-446, Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Magn., v. MAG-11, no. 2, pp. 443-446; ISSN IEMGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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