In the coming decades, numerous designs for new accelerator-based facilities, or potential upgrades to current facilities, have been proposed to support the next generation of scientific advancement. While these facilities have significant scientific, economic, and societal benefits, they also require considerable resources to operate effectively. Amid the ongoing climate crisis, these...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), known for their versatility as 2D materials, are key to advancing quantum technologies such as qubit fabrication and magnetic data storage. In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) doped with magnetic impurities (Fe and Co) were exposed to swift heavy ion (SHI) irradiation to explore induced structural modifications. SHI beams transfer energy to the carbon...
The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF) is a radioisotope production facility based around a 70 MeV Cyclotron from IBA. SAIF was commissioned at the end of 2023 and commenced commercial isotope production in 2024. The facility is located in three vaults at iThemba LABS in Cape Town. The vault design, radiation modelling, and an overview of construction are presented. The designs and...
