Analysis of Potential Target Materials for the Mu2e Production Target

Abstract

The need for high intensity secondary beams in particular muon beams is becoming increasingly evident, necessitating innovation in target design. Ideal muon production targets are temperature stable while producing high muon yields. We have identified radiation length and nuclear interaction length as proxies for these parameters, with longer radiation length decreasing energy deposition in the target and shorter nuclear interaction length increasing muon yield. In this poster, we summarize some of our analysis of potential target materials in relation to these factors.