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This paper presents the technical improvements, and experimental characterization of an 18 GHz Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source (ECRIS) manufactured by Pantechnik. The source has undergone significant upgrades to enhance its performance and reliability for heavy ion beam production.
Key improvements to the source design include optimization of the magnetic confinement system. These modifications aim to increase the production of highly charged ions while maintaining stable operation at high RF power levels.
An extensive experimental campaign is currently underway at Pantechnik's facilities to characterize the source performance on a selection of ions (N, Al, Ar, Au, Pb). Our plan is also to demonstrate the feasibility of stable Xe28+ and Ta36+ beams. Preliminary results demonstrate improved beam currents, enhanced charge state distributions and stable operation at target power levels. Systematic measurements of beam intensity, charge state distribution, and operational parameters across various gas species and solid operating conditions will be presented.
This work represents an important step in advancing high-frequency ECRIS technology for accelerator and industrial applications. The operational experience and performance data obtained will provide valuable insights for the ion source community.
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