NSC KIPT positron source. Pre-project research

We present the results of theoretical and numerical studies on the source of slow positrons for NSC KIPT. The positrons are intended to generate with the electrons of 9, 40 or 90 MeV available at the KIPT electron linacs. The yield of positrons from the conversion target is estimated as well as thei...

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Date:2020
Main Authors: Bulyak, E.V., Dovbnya, A.N., Kushnir, V.A., Mytrochenko, V.V., Perezhogin, S.A., Opanasenko, A.N.
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Language:English
Published: Національний науковий центр «Харківський фізико-технічний інститут» НАН України 2020
Series:Вопросы атомной науки и техники
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Online Access:http://dspace.nbuv.gov.ua/handle/123456789/194491
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Journal Title:Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Cite this:NSC KIPT positron source. Pre-project research / E.V. Bulyak, A.N. Dovbnya, V.A. Kushnir, V.V. Mytrochenko, S.A. Perezhogin, A.N. Opanasenko // Problems of atomic science and tecnology. — 2020. — № 3. — С. 11-18. — Бібліогр.: 22 назв. — англ.

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Summary:We present the results of theoretical and numerical studies on the source of slow positrons for NSC KIPT. The positrons are intended to generate with the electrons of 9, 40 or 90 MeV available at the KIPT electron linacs. The yield of positrons from the conversion target is estimated as well as their spatial-angular characteristics. Optimal parameters of the conversion target for each energy of electrons are estimated. Preliminary design of the positron beam formation system is also presented. Qualitative analytical dependencies of the positron beam parameters at the system exit upon the amplitude and the decrease factor of the magnetic field in the Adiabatic Matching Device (AMD) solenoid have been established. These dependencies have been used for system optimization. Numerical simulations allow to optimize the parameters of AMD for solenoid available in the laboratory. Possible application of the subharmonic RF cavity for reduction of the energy of positrons has also been estimated and validated by the simulations. As it has been shown, this cavity can substantially decrease the positron energy and thus facilitate operation of the moderator.