The design, construction and performance of the MICE target

The pion-production target that serves the MICE Muon Beam consists of a titanium cylinder that is dipped into the halo of the ISIS proton beam. The design and construction of the MICE target system are described along with the quality-assurance procedures, electromagnetic drive and control systems,...

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Published in:Journal of instrumentation 2013-03, Vol.8 (3), p.1-57, Article P03006
Main Authors: Booth, C N, Hodgson, P, Howlett, L, Nicholson, R, Overton, E, Robinson, M, Smith, P J, Apollonio, M, Barber, G, Dobbs, A, Leaver, J, Long, K R, Shepherd, B, Adams, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beams (radiation)
Construction
Cylinders
Design engineering
Dipping
Instrumentation
Mice
Muons
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Summary:The pion-production target that serves the MICE Muon Beam consists of a titanium cylinder that is dipped into the halo of the ISIS proton beam. The design and construction of the MICE target system are described along with the quality-assurance procedures, electromagnetic drive and control systems, the readout electronics, and the data-acquisition system. The performance of the target is presented together with the particle rates delivered to the MICE Muon Beam. Finally, the beam loss in ISIS generated by the operation of the target is evaluated as a function of the particle rate, and the operating parameters of the target are derived.
ISSN:1748-0221
1748-0221
DOI:10.1088/1748-0221/8/03/P03006