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Description
The ISOL facility under development by the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN), ISOL@MYRRHA, will leverage a fraction of the MYRRHA accelerator's proton beam to produce radioactive ion beams (RIBs). Already built as part of MYRRHA phase 1, the facility will receive in this phase a 100-MeV proton beam, up to 0.5 mA.
With the aim of producing high-intensity RIBs for several research programs, the performance of the production targets is a critical parameter. This contribution will present developments on the target design for the initial deployment phase of the facility known as Day-1. Investigations on Day – 1 target materials will also be covered. Furthermore, the latest progress will be discussed for the design and engineering of key components such as the proton beam window and the target vessel. These must be capable of withstanding the demanding operational conditions of ISOL@MYRRHA Day-1.
To provide users with information on nuclides that can be produced and identify the better suited targets and ion sources in terms of yields and beam purity, a database of production yields is being developed. The methodology for building this database along with its two-part structure will be shown. Furthermore, the findings of this study will also be discussed.
Lastly, highlights will be presented for the ongoing efforts to establish and commission test stands and offline setups. These setups are essential for developing target materials, target components, ion sources, beam windows and laser-ionization schemes.
| Email address | dhoungbo@sckcen.be |
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| Classification | Isotope production, target, and ion source techniques |
