A continuous, broadband data acquisition for Schottky signals in atomic and nuclear physics experiments at heavy-ion storage rings

Abstract

SynopsisAt heavy-ion storage rings Schottky noise techniques belong to the established non-destructive diagnostics methods. In addition, Schottky mass spectrometry is used to observe atomic masses and nuclear decays down to the level of a single stored ion without destruction of the circulating ion beam. In this contribution a new broadband, continuous data acquisition for Schottky signals and first experimental results obtained with this system during several commissioning runs at the storage ring ESR, Darmstadt are presented. Special emphasis will be given to present and future applications in atomic and nuclear physics experiments at storage rings.