Abstract
We constructed a new polarized He-3 ion source in order to establish a method of principle of "electron pumping" and experimentally prove its validity. Electron pumping utilizes multiple electron capture and stripping collisions of He-3(+) with rubidium atoms whose vapor thickness is much thicker than that used in an ordinary optical pumping polarized ion source. Special care was paid in the design of a rubidium vapor cell, a pumping laser and a beam transport system. We present details of the device and report the present status of the development.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 199-204 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research section a-Accelerators spectrometers detectors and associated equipment |
Volume | 402 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
Publication status | Published - 11-Jan-1998 |
Event | 7th RCNP International Workshop on Polarized 3He Beams and Gas Targets and Their Application (HELION 97) - , Japan Duration: 20-Jan-1997 → 24-Jan-1997 |
Keywords
- polarized He-3 ion source
- optical pumping
- electron pumping
- CAPTURE
- BEAM