HEALTH PHYSICS CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF THE ARGONNE 12.5 Bev ZERO GRADIENT SYNCHROTRON

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1962 · Health Physics (England)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-196208000-00012· OSTI ID:4800061

Wheeler, R V

The Argonne Zero Gradient Synchrotron capable of accelerating some 5 x 10/sup 13/ protons per pulse to an energy of 12.5 Bev is due to initiate operation in early 1963. During the planning stages of this facility, Radiation Safety cooperated with the various design groups incorporating control, warning, and monitoring features. Every access to the linear accelerator and synchrotron was categorized, and personnel controls at each were specified. A complete radiation and magnet warning system was devised together with a run-safe switch system that will effect a shut-down of the synchrotron in an emergency situation. In order that remote monitoring of the entire facility may be accomplished efficiently in the future, monitoring stations have been designated and the required cables installed terminating at Radiation Safety panels in the control room. Massive external shielding is required at the ring building to reduce the expected stray radiation backgrounds from the synchrotron. Twenty to fifty feet of earth or its equivalent forms this shield. Shielding calculations indicate this quantity is necessary to reduce the neutron and mu -meson flux to 3 n/cm/ sup 2/ per sec and 60 mu /cm/sup 2/ per sec. (auth)

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Ill.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-16-029892
• OSTI ID: 4800061
• Journal Information: Health Physics (England), Journal Name: Health Physics (England) Vol. Vol: 8; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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