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The ISAC facility is operational since 1998, we utilize the proton beam from the TRIUMF H- cyclotron to produce the radioactive ion beams (RIB) via the isotopic separation on line (ISOL) method. The ISAC facility is designed to accommodate 100 μA proton beam at 500 MeV. Since beginning operation irradiation currents have progressively increased from initial values of ~ 1 μA to present levels of up to 75 μA on refractory metal foil targets and recently equally on composite carbide targets. Beyond the 50 μA limit the target has to be cooled. A new target equipped with fins has been developed that can sustain proton beam up to 100 μA. The RIB intensities depend not only on the target but also on the ability to produce ion beam. The ion sources design for on-line applications are extremely important because of the close contact with the target. They must sustain high radiation field and operate in a large gas pressure range. In order to produce a larger range of beam we are looking at other types, ECR, FEBIAD, negative and the laser ion sources. Report on the recent progress accomplished during the past years will be made.
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