Initial Operation of the Ucla Plane Wave Transformer (pwt) Linac
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We report on the initial operation of a novel compact rf linac — the plane wave transformer (PWT). The PWT is a 42 cm long, 8 cell standing-wave structure, operated at Sband, in a π−mode. We present the properties of this linac at rf power levels from 4 MW to 8 MW and beam energy from 7 MeV to 10 MeV, measured initially using both dark current and photo-electrons. Some technical issues associated with the operation are discussed. Future improvements of the PWT, using a modified design, are also studied.
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تاریخ انتشار 1995