Long Pulse, High Power Test of Argonne´s RF Separator Deflector Structures

Argonne National Laboratory´s long pulse, 50 ¿s, RF particle separator requires, for effective particle separation, peak particle deflections per deflector in the order of 1 millirad. In order to give this amount of deflection to particles up to the highest design momentum, the deflector must be capable of supporting 4 to 6 MW of input RF power for 50 ¿s without damage. The deflector has been tested in ANL´s long pulse test facility and has been operated at 6 MW, 50 ¿s pulses.