Development of a Control System Based on Experimental Data for Space Charge Lenses

Space charge lenses use a confined electron cloud for the focusing of ion beams. The electron density gives the focusing strength whereas the density distribution influences the mapping quality of the space charge lens and is related to the confinement. The major role of the electron density with respect to the focusing quality has been pointed out many times in the past *,**. With an automated measurement system the radial light density profile, plasma stability and mean value of the electron density have been measured in respect to the confining fields and the pressure. The results are summarized in 3D-maps. The theoretical model approximations for space charge lenses predicts high electron densities then measured. With the automated system the realistic 3D-maps can be considered instead of an approximation of a theoretical density including knowledge of the most stable electron cloud achievable within the parameter range of the lens. The experimental results of the automated measurement system will be presented here and a concept of a control system for this type of space charge lenses will be explained.
Proceedings of the 8th Int. Particle Accelerator Conf., IPAC2017, Copenhagen, Denmark