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- M. Lange, K. Blaum, M. Froese, M. Grieser, D. Kaiser, S. Menk, D. Orlov, A. Shornikov, T. Sieber, J. Varju, A. Wolf, R. von Hahn
MPI-K, Heidelberg
- O. Heber, M. Rappaport, J. Toker, D. Zajfman
Weizmann Institute of Science, Physics, Rehovot
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At the MPI für Kernphysik, a cryogenic electrostatic heavy-ion storage ring (CSR) is being developed. As a cryogenic test facility (CTF), an electrostatic ion beam trap is nearing completion. It will store ions between two electrostatic mirrors, confining them radially by two einzel lenses set apart by 30 cm. This linear, open design leaves room for testing beam diagnostic devices developed for the CSR, e.g. split ring electrodes and a residual gas monitor. As for the CSR, parts of the vacuum system will be brought in direct contact with superfluid helium, to achieve an operating temperature of 2-10 K. Under these conditions, we expect residual gas pressures in the 10-15 mbar range, and storage times on the order of minutes for light molecular ions. We will present first results from the commissioning of the CTF, especially the temperatures and residual gas pressures reached in the trap, as well as experiences with the position stability of the mechanical suspension of the trap electrodes in cryogenic operation.
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