Development of a Modified Betatron Accelerator
Abstract
Under contract NOOO14-89-C-2265, SFA provided support to the Naval Research Laboratory Beam Physics Branch by researching and developing the Modified Betatron. This branch is engaged in research and development of compact, high-power accelerators and their applications. The major research emphasis is on high-current, cyclic accelerators, such as the modified betatron located at NRL in Washington, DC. In a betatron, electrons are accelerated to high energies by an electric field. Particular applications of interest include intense coherent radiation sources and beam propagation. SFA has supported the Beam Physics Branch for 12 years. Under multiple tasks, SFA technical personnel have engineered, designed, fabricated, installed, and tested special-purpose equipment, components, and instruments for conducting various research projects to improve the capabilities of compact accelerators. This engineering and development work is performed in close collaboration with the experimental effort to ensure compatibility, optimal function, and effective use of government equipment and facilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA269610
Entities
People
- Lloyd Seto
- Scott Smith
- Spencer Marsh
- Steve Krafsig