Non-destructive single-pass low-noise detection of ions in a beamline

Journal Article · Sun Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2015 · Review of Scientific Instruments

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4935551· OSTI ID:22482592

Schmidt, Stefan ^[1]; Murböck, Tobias; Birkl, Gerhard ^[2]; Andelkovic, Zoran; Vogel, Manuel ^[3]; Nörtershäuser, Wilfried ^[1]; Stahl, Stefan ^[4]

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1. Institut für Kernphysik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 64289 Darmstadt (Germany)
2. Institut für Angewandte Physik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 64289 Darmstadt (Germany)
3. GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, 64291 Darmstadt (Germany)
4. Stahl Electronics, 67582 Mettenheim (Germany)

We have conceived, built, and operated a device for the non-destructive single-pass detection of charged particles in a beamline. The detector is based on the non-resonant pick-up and subsequent low-noise amplification of the image charges induced in a cylindrical electrode surrounding the particles’ beam path. The first stage of the amplification electronics is designed to be operated from room temperature down to liquid helium temperature. The device represents a non-destructive charge counter as well as a sensitive timing circuit. We present the concept and design details of the device. We have characterized its performance and show measurements with low-energy highly charged ions (such as Ar{sup 13+}) passing through one of the electrodes of a cylindrical Penning trap. This work demonstrates a novel approach of non-destructive, low noise detection of charged particles which is, depending on the bunch structure, suitable, e.g., for ion traps, low-energy beamlines or accelerator transfer sections.

• OSTI ID: 22482592
• Journal Information: Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 86, Issue 11; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACCELERATORS
AMPLIFICATION
BEAMS
CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION
DESIGN
DETECTION
ELECTRODES
EQUIPMENT
IONS
NOISE
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TIMING CIRCUITS