Rapidly Tunable RF Cavity for Accelerators

Fast cycling synchrotrons and fixed-field alternate gradient (FFAG) accelerators offer an attractive solution for systems that require rapid acceleration of charged particles over a wide range of energies. The ability to rapidly tune the frequency of the accelerating cavity in devices represents a fundamental barrier to their implementation in a wide variety of applications for proton, ion and muon acceleration. FAR-TECH, Inc. proposes an innovative rf cavity design that allows for rapid tuning of the rf cavity frequency over a wide range. This cavity will be designed using computer modeling, developed though cold testing, prototyping and testing. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: Fast cycling synchrotrons and FFAG accelerators have a potential for wide use in proton, ion, electron and muon acceleration for basic research, industrial and medical applications. The small size and the ability to accelerate large particle intensities are attractive for proton drivers, light ion accelerators, electron based synchrotron light sources, accelerator driven subcritical nuclear reactors, and cancer therapy machines. The successful development of a rapidly tunable rf cavities for these machines will significantly enhance the feasibility of these accelerators for basic research, industrial, and medical applications