We report on experiments with a new superconducting electron beam ion source (EBIS-SC), the Dresden EBIS-SC, with the objective to meet the main requirements for their application in particle-therapy facilities. Synchrotrons as well as innovative accelerator concepts, such as high-gradient linacs which are driven by a large-current cyclotron (CYCLINACS) and direct drive RF linear accelerators may benefit from the advantages of EBISs in regard to their functional principle. First experimental studies of the production of low-Z ions such as H+,

${\rm H}_{2}^{+}$
H2+⁠,
${\rm H}_{3}^{+}$
H3+⁠, C4+, and C6+ are presented. Particular attention is paid to the ion output, i.e., the number of ions per pulse and per second, respectively. Important beam parameters in this context are, among others, ion pulse shaping, pulse repetition rates, beam emittance, and ion energy spread.

Topics
Superconductivity, Electrostatics, Fiber optics, Cyclotrons, Accelerated beams, Ion source, Linear accelerators, Synchrotrons, Chemical elements, Radiation therapy
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