Title :
Commissioning of the Argonne Intense Pulsed Neutron Source (IPNS-I) Accelerator
Author :
Rauchas, Antanas V. ; Brumwell, Franklin R. ; Volk, Gerald J.
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The IPNS-I 500 MeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron (RCS) was commissioned during March of 1977. It was originally designed as an injection energy booster for the Zero Gradient Synchrotron (ZGS), as well as a source of high intensity proton beams for neutron production. With the termination of the high intensity operation of the ZGS, the accelerator became a dedicated machine for neutron physics. After a period of tuning and improving accelerator components, the accelerator officially began neutron physics experiments on July 1, 1978. The accelerator has achieved a repetition rate of 15 Hz with beams of 1 Ã 1012 protons delivered on target. Operation at 30 Hz is expected soon. A description of the accelerator is presented. Turn on procedures, operating experience and initial performance problems are also discussed.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Ferrites; Magnetic flux; Magnetic resonance; Neutrons; Particle beams; Physics; Power supplies; Proton accelerators; Synchrotrons;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1979.4329920