Abstract

In NIO1, a compact H- ion source installed at RFX operated in continuous mode, gas conditioning was needed to improve results in Cs-free regimes (up to a current density about 25 or 30 A/m2). Installation of a cesium oven gave an additional increase of current, progressively limited also by a rapid overcesiation: we observed an average density about 50 A/m2 (with a peak of 67 A/m2). Obtained beam optics is briefly compared with simulations and previous results in the Cs-free regime in similar conditions (as source voltage, often set below or equal 11 kV). In both regimes, central beamlet apparent density is larger, possibly because of a narrow bias plate mask, now enlarged. Further improvements for Cs-based regime include a moderate oven reservoir temperature, careful tuning and a substantial increase of beam voltage, and power handling capability.

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Title
The H multiaperture source NIO1: gas conditioning and first cesiations
Author
Barbisan, M 1 ; Cavenago, M 2 ; Delogu, R S 1 ; Pimazzoni, A 1 ; Poggi, C 1 ; Ugoletti, M 1 ; Variale, V 3 ; Antoni, V 4 ; Ravarotto, D 1 ; Serianni, G 1 ; Baltador, C 2 ; Franchin, L 1 ; Minarello, A 2 ; Martini, D 2 ; Maniero, M 1 ; Rizzieri, R 1 ; Romanato, L 1 ; Rossetto, F 1 ; Taccogna, F 5 

 Consorzio RFX (CNR, ENEA, INFN, Universita di Padova, Acciaierie Venete SpA) , Cso Stati Uniti 4; 35127 Padua , IT 
 INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro , Legnaro , IT 
 INFN-Sezione di Bari , Bari , IT 
 Consorzio RFX (CNR, ENEA, INFN, Universita di Padova, Acciaierie Venete SpA) , Cso Stati Uniti 4; 35127 Padua , IT; CNR-Istituto Scienza Tecnologia Plasmi , Milan, Padua, Bari , IT 
 INFN-Sezione di Bari , Bari , IT; CNR-Istituto Scienza Tecnologia Plasmi , Milan, Padua, Bari , IT 
First page
012052
Publication year
2022
Publication date
Apr 2022
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2655155695
Copyright
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