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| TU6PFP050 | Exploring the Feasibility of a Stand Alone Muon Facility for MuSR Research | 1394 |
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The current paper discusses possible designs for a high intensity stand alone muon source for muSR studies of condensed matter. In particular we shall focus upon the potential implementation of a new generation of high power but relatively compact and cost effective proton drivers based on non-scaling fixed field alternating gradient (ns-FFAG) accelerator technology. The technical issues which must be addressed are also considered. |
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| TU6PFP051 | Development and Optimisation of the Muon Target at the ISIS-RAL Muon Facility | 1397 |
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The pulsed muon channel of the ISIS facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory has been successfully commissioned and operated for many years as a tool for MuSR studies in condensed matter research. At the present time, the graphite target, of dimensions 50*50*7 mm oriented at 45 degrees to a proton beam of 800 MeV energy, gives 16000 surface muons per double proton pulse passing through the entrance aperture of the aluminium window which separates the muon beamlines from the main proton beam. Potential improvements to the target geometry, and optimisation of the design and estimated performance of the muon target are presented in this paper. |
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| TU6PFP052 | GEANT4 Simulations of the ISIS Muon Target at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory | 1400 |
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MuSR science requires the availability of intense beams of polarised positive muons. At the ISIS pulsed muon facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory the muons are generated from a low Z thin slab graphite target inserted in the proton beam. We report on the use of the Monte Carlo simulation code Geant4 in simulations of the performance of the current muon target. The results are benchmarked against the experimental performance of the target. |