Realization of matching conditions for high-resolution spectrometers

H. Fujita, Y. Fujita, G. P.A. Berg, A. D. Bacher, C. C. Foster, K. Hara, K. Hatanaka, T. Kawabata, T. Noro, H. Sakaguchi, Y. Shimbara, T. Shinada, E. J. Stephenson, H. Ueno, M. Yosoi

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Abstract

For precise measurements of nuclear-reaction spectra using a beam from an accelerator, a high-resolution magnetic spectrometer is a powerful tool. The full capability of a magnetic spectrometer, however, can be achieved only if the characteristics of the beam coming from the accelerator are matched to those required by the spectrometer by properly adjusting the beam line conditions. The matching methods, lateral dispersion matching, focus matching and also the kinematic correction compensate the spectrum line-broadening effects caused by the beam momentum spread and reaction kinematics. In addition, angular dispersion matching should be performed if good resolution of the scattering angle is important. Diagnostic methods developed to realize these matching conditions for the spectrometers K600 at IUCF and Grand Raiden at RCNP are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-26
Number of pages10
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume484
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 May 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Angular dispersion matching
  • Focus matching
  • High resolution
  • Kinematic correction
  • Large dispersion
  • Lateral dispersion matching
  • Magnetic spectrometer

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