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CLOVERLEAF CYCLOTRON

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OSTI ID:4258738
A cyclotron is presented embodying a unique magnetic field configuration, which configuration increases in intensity with radius and therefore compensates for the reltivistic mass effect, the field having further convolutions productive of axial stability in the particle beam. By reconciling the seemingly opposed requirements of mass increase compensation on one hand and anial stability on the other, the production of extremely high current particle beams in the relativistie energy range is made feasible. Certain further advantages inhere in the invention, notably an increase in the usable magnet gap, simplified and more efficient extraction of the beam from the accelerator, and ready adaptation to the use of multiply phased excitation as contrasted with the single phased systems herstofore utilized. General
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013676
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2872574
OSTI ID:
4258738
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English