The Argonne PIIECR ion source project status

The first beam from the Argonne PIIECR ion source was achieved on October 21, 1987. The major construction effort for both the source and high voltage platform is finished but a number of subsystems remain to be completed such as the remote control system and a gas handling system. Early source operation indicates that the major elements are functioning as designed, with the exception of the extraction high voltage insulation. Beam has been accelerated off the high voltage platform to a temporary atomic physics experimental area. The source is a major element in the ATLAS Positive Ion Injector project. 4 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.