Production, operation and status of the KSU CRYEBIS facility

The KSU CRYEBIS is a CRY ogenic Electron Beam Ion Source located on a high voltage platform, dedicated to the exploration of the physics of the highly-charged, low-energy ions. This paper summarizes the research accomplished by our users over the last three years. It discusses the experiences encountered in the operation and production over the last three years. The major improvements accomplished over the last three years and the present capabilities are also described. The paper ends with a discussion of the user facility, the available techniques and equipment.