THE PROSPECTS FOR SMALL-GAP RESONATORS BASED ON COMBINED RF FOCUSING FOR USE IN PROTON LINACS

Abstract

For high-current ion linacs operating over the medium energy range, the use of an accelerating structure that implements combined rf focusing (CRFF) is suggested. Considered is the focusing provided by short IH-, CH-, and two-gap spoke cavities. The absence of external focusing elements and the structural simplicity of the proposed resonators makes them promising for use in accelerators operating in continuous or low-duty mode, which are built on superconducting cavities.