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Description
The RFT-30 cyclotron facility provides a 30 MeV proton beam for radioisotope production and irradiation experiments using H⁻ ion acceleration with stripping extraction. The facility is being upgraded to expand its capability for proton and neutron irradiation studies.
The RFT-30 cyclotron employs a negative hydrogen ion source and a low-energy beam transport (LEBT) system for beam injection through an inflector into the cyclotron. Beam acceleration is achieved using a sector-focused magnet and RF cavity system designed to deliver high-energy proton beams.
The extracted beam is transported through a high-energy beam transport (HEBT) line consisting of four beamlines. Three of the beamlines are dedicated to radioisotope production, while one beamline is used for proton and neutron irradiation studies. The beam transport system includes steering magnets and quadrupole magnets for beam focusing and tuning, along with beam diagnostic components such as Faraday cups and collimators.
Based on this beam delivery capability, proton irradiation experiments are being conducted to support various research applications. In addition, a neutron irradiation beamline has been developed to expand the experimental capability of the facility.
The current status of the RFT-30 cyclotron facility and its irradiation beamlines is presented. Future developments will focus on improving beam transport performance and expanding irradiation capabilities, such as in-beam energy measurements using proton time-of-flight techniques and beam current monitoring using current transformers.
| Email address | jclee@kaeri.re.kr |
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| Visitor's Visa | yes |
| Classification | Beam lines and facilities |