Author: Olave, R.G.
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WEPPC084 Development of a Superconducting 500 MHz Multi-Spoke Cavity for Electron Linacs 2408
 
  • D. Gorelov, C.H. Boulware, T.L. Grimm
    Niowave, Inc., Lansing, Michigan, USA
  • S.U. De Silva, J.R. Delayen, C.S. Hopper, R.G. Olave
    ODU, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
 
  Funding: This work is supported by the US Department of Energy SBIR/STTR program through the Office of Nuclear Physics.
Multi-spoke cavities are well-known options for acceleration of heavy and light ions. A recently developed multi-spoke cavity for β=1 presents an attractive opportunity to use this cavity type for electron accelerators. One of the main attractive features of this cavity type is its compactness for relatively low frequency. A simplified design at 500 MHz allowed building of a multi-spoke cavity and cryomodule in a 2-year time frame with confidence and development of effective manufacturing techniques. It also constitutes an important step in proving the usefulness of this kind of cavity design for new applications in the electron machines. Niowave is now in a position to build on the success of this cavity to help advance the design of superconducting electron accelerators. Accelerating voltage of more then 4.3 MV in a single cavity at 4.5 K is expected with peak electric field of less then 21.7 MV/m, and peak magnetic field of less then 80 mT. The paper discusses the fabrication challenges of the complete cavity and the cryomodule, as well as room temperature and cryogenic test results.
 
 
WEPPC103 Development of Spoke Cavities for High-velocity Applications 2456
 
  • C.S. Hopper, J.R. Delayen
    ODU, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
  • R.G. Olave
    Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
 
  In response to recent interest in alternatives to elliptical cavities for low-frequency, high-velocity applications we have initiated a program for the development of multi-spoke superconducting cavities. We have completed the electromagnetic design for two-spoke cavities operating at 352 and 325 MHz and a design velocity of β = 0.82 and β = 1. We present the results of the optimization, higher order mode (HOM) analysis, multipacting analysis, and an initial multipole expansion study of the fundamental accelerating mode.