A Cryogen-Free Electron Beam Ion Trap for Astrophysically Relevant Spectroscopic Studies

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Autores principales: Gall, A. C., Foster, A., Yang, Y., Takacs, E., Brickhouse, N. S., Silver, E., Smith, R. K.
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Publicado: 2024
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author Gall, A. C.
Foster, A.
Yang, Y.
Takacs, E.
Brickhouse, N. S.
Silver, E.
Smith, R. K.
author_facet Gall, A. C.
Foster, A.
Yang, Y.
Takacs, E.
Brickhouse, N. S.
Silver, E.
Smith, R. K.
contents The detailed design and operation of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's EBIT are described for the first time, including recent design upgrades that have led to improved system stability and greater user control, increasing the scope of possible experiments. Measurements of emission from highly charged Ar were taken to determine the spatial distribution of the ion cloud and electron beam. An optical setup consisting of two lenses, a narrow band filter, and a CCD camera was used to image visible light, while an X-ray pinhole and CCD camera were used to image X-rays. Measurements were used to estimate an effective electron density of 1.77 x 10$^{10}$ cm$^{-3}$. Additionally, observations of X-ray emission from background EBIT gases were measured with a Silicon Lithium detector. Measurements indicate the presence of Ba and Si, which are both easily removed by dumping the trap every 2 s or less.
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spellingShingle A Cryogen-Free Electron Beam Ion Trap for Astrophysically Relevant Spectroscopic Studies
Gall, A. C.
Foster, A.
Yang, Y.
Takacs, E.
Brickhouse, N. S.
Silver, E.
Smith, R. K.
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Atomic Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
The detailed design and operation of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's EBIT are described for the first time, including recent design upgrades that have led to improved system stability and greater user control, increasing the scope of possible experiments. Measurements of emission from highly charged Ar were taken to determine the spatial distribution of the ion cloud and electron beam. An optical setup consisting of two lenses, a narrow band filter, and a CCD camera was used to image visible light, while an X-ray pinhole and CCD camera were used to image X-rays. Measurements were used to estimate an effective electron density of 1.77 x 10$^{10}$ cm$^{-3}$. Additionally, observations of X-ray emission from background EBIT gases were measured with a Silicon Lithium detector. Measurements indicate the presence of Ba and Si, which are both easily removed by dumping the trap every 2 s or less.
title A Cryogen-Free Electron Beam Ion Trap for Astrophysically Relevant Spectroscopic Studies
topic Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Atomic Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.13088