An 800 MeV high power cyclotron is proposed to provide the proton driver of the subcritical reactor in this program. Meanwhile, as a multi-purpose large research facility, this cyclotron will be a powerful tool to carry out studies on neutron science, proton radiography, production of radioactive ion beams and other applications. Driver Mark Hales tests the MEV Rocket M350 at Silverstone’s Stowe Circuit. 0-60 in under 4 seconds done an indicated 143 mph and still has some more.

Analysis of a Cyclotron Based 400 MeV/u Driver System for a Radioactive Beam Facility

Abstract

The creation of intense radioactive beams requires intense and energetic primary beams. A task force analysis of this subject recommended an acceleration system capable of 400 MeV/u uranium at 1 particle uA as an appropriate driver for such a facility. The driver system should be capable of accelerating lighter ions at higher intensity such that a constant final beam power (~100kW) is maintained. This document is a more detailed follow on to the previous analysis of such a system incorporating a cyclotron. The proposed driver pre-acceleration system consists of an ion source, radio frequency quadrupole, and linac chain capable of producing a final energy of 30 MeV/u and a charge (Q) to mass (A) of Q/A ~1/3. This acceleration system would be followed by a Separated Sector Cyclotron with a final output energy of 400 MeV/u. This system provides a more cost-effective solution in terms of initial capital investment as well as of operation compared to a fully linac system with the same primary beam output parameters.

• Nuclear Experiment;
• Physics - Accelerator Physics

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