Achievement of Bevalac rapid mode switching

Conference · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6076810

Lothrop, F; Alonso, J; Miller, R; Stevenson, R

Rapid changes of ion, intensity, beam line, and output energy between two modes have been achieved. The techniques for switching among the Bevalac's several injectors are described. Energy level limits at the output (for q/A=1/2) are 470-2100 MeV/n (high power) or 50-1050 MeV/n (low power). Depending on specific field value differences, the total time required for a mode change is less than one minute. This mode of operation greatly improves program efficiency in interleaving medical and nuclear science programs at the Bevalac.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, CA
• OSTI ID: 6076810
• Report Number(s): CONF-850504-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: NS-32:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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