DOE OSTI · 1825049
Electromagnetic and Engineering Design of a High-Current 15-MeV/u Cyclotron
Abstract
The capability to produce high current, low loss, and extracted external ion beams presents an enabling technology for nuclear security, isotope production, and medical applications. We report on a novel, continuous-wave cyclotron for accelerating light ions with a charge-to-mass ratio of 1/2, which is designed for 1 mA maximum and 15 MeV/u energy. This article details the conceptual electromagnetic (EM) and engineering design including the 1.1 T sector magnets and 45 MHz, 200 kV radio frequency (RF) cavities. We discuss the cyclotron beam parameters with respect to potential commercial and industrial applications. The general concept and the accelerator’s layout are followed by a detailed EM design of magnets and RF cavities. Finally, practical engineering design considerations will be provided.
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Kutsaev, Sergey V., Johnstone, Carol, Adonyev, Oleg, Agustsson, Ronald, Ford, Richard, Kashikhin, Vladimir. 2021-04-13. Electromagnetic and Engineering Design of a High-Current 15-MeV/u Cyclotron. https://doi.org/10.1109/tns.2021.3072934
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