Beam Heating Effects Research Articles

Swift heavy ion irradiation-induced enhancement of spin–orbit torque efficiency in Pt/Co/Ta trilayers

Increasing the efficiency of spin–orbit torque (SOT) is of great interest in applications for magnetic random access memory and logic devices due to decreased energy consumption. Here, we present that the SOT efficiency of Pt/Co/Ta films with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy can be improved by swift high-energy heavy Fe11+ ion irradiation, which is an effective method to alter crystallinity, interface roughness, and defects in ferromagnet/heavy metal heterostructures. Specifically, the Pt/Co/Ta films show an optimal SOT efficiency at ion fluence around 1.0 × 1013 ions/cm2 with the largest spin Hall angles reaching 0.59, which is the largest improvement of spin Hall angle by ion irradiation compared to previous studies using light ions. We demonstrate that the increase in SOT efficiency arises from structural changes in the Pt layer due to ion irradiation-induced damage effects at proper fluence, while the decrease in SOT efficiency is mainly attributed to the restoration of Pt crystallinity induced by beam-heating effects at high fluence. This work demonstrates that an appropriate ion irradiation process could improve the SOT efficiency and the spin Hall angle, thereby providing a way to develop future SOT-based spintronic devices.

Formation of ZnO/CuO Heterostructures Based on Quasi-One-Dimensional Nanomaterials

Nanostructured metal oxides are of great interest both for advanced research and for a wide range of applications that contribute to the increasing demands of electronics, photonics, catalysis, sensorics, and other high-tech industries and are being actively researched and developed. One-dimensional nanocrystal arrays of copper and zinc oxides have become prominent in optoelectronic devices and energy conversion systems. However, although desirable improved properties have been demonstrated, the morphology of materials containing copper and zinc oxide nanowires is extremely sensitive to synthesis conditions and difficult to control. Studies focused on the morphology control of such quasi-one-dimensional materials are not numerous, so the consideration of this issue is still relevant. The characteristics of devices based on such oxide materials can be improved by taking advantage of nanoheterojunctions. A special feature is the possibility of forming a polycrystalline heterojunction in a system of semiconductors belonging to different crystalline syngonies. Currently, much attention is devoted to developing reliable methods of obtaining such nanomaterials, including those, based on processes exploiting novel physical effects. Possibilities of synthesis by pulse-periodic laser irradiation of arrays of quasi-one-dimensional ZnO nanostructures with varying micromorphology on metallic substrates, as well as the creation of ZnO/CuO heterostructures based on ZnO nanowires, were considered. The main distinguishing feature of this approach was the use of laser-induced vibrations to intensify diffusion processes in the solid phase of metallic materials as compared to the simple effects of laser beam heating. Expanding the area of application of the advanced method of creating oxide heterostructures requires a detailed and comprehensive study of new possibilities used to form structures with improved physical properties.

Effect of Conditions of the Pulsed Plasma-chemical Synthesis on Physicochemical Properties of the CuxOy/TiO2 Nanocomposite

Aim: This work presents the study results related to the effect of multipulse electron beam and additional heating of the reaction mixture on the structural and morphological characteristics of the CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposite prepared by the pulsed plasma-chemical method. Method: The CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Result: It was found that an increase in the impact of a pulsed electron beam on the synthesized composite affected the degree of its agglomeration and the geometric mean particle diameter. Additional heating of the reaction mixture increased the geometric diameter of the synthesized particles (up to 200 nm). Conclusion: The phase composition of the CuxOy/TiO2 nanocomposite changed depending on the synthesis conditions.

Pattern generation method and prediction model of nanohelices fabricated by focused ion beam induced deposition

Helical architecture, a meta-atom to manipulate electromagnetic waves effectively, is widely utilized in the chiro-optical field, however, troublesome to construct at the nanoscale. This paper proposes an error-adaptive pattern generation tool to provide a highly accurate routine for focused ion beam induced deposition. Following the routine, a 3D construction model predicts the additive structure morphology as a reference for pattern optimization and parameters modification, with the consideration of the beam heating effect and re-emitted precursor molecules. Guided by the simulation results, controllable and configuration-complex nanohelices can be constructed with high resolution under different accelerating energies down to 5 kV. The minimum helical wire diameter can reach 85 nm and the distance between the helical wires is down to 30 nm. The downward helical wire can extend to almost 10 μm long. Moreover, various helical structures are constructed to enrich the family of nanohelices. This work provides reliable processing strategies and enriches helical architecture forms fabricated by focused ion beam induced deposition, thereby introducing higher tunability into the chiro-optical properties within the visible range.

The characterization of FIB-induced ζ-hydride in pure zirconium by HRTEM

Hydride artefacts are usually induced by focused-ion beam (FIB) milling in the TEM lamella of hydrogen sensitive materials. In the research, we firstly report the FIB-induced ζ-hydride in pure zirconium. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy confirms the FIB-induced hydride artefacts as ζ-hydride phases with orientation relationship of (0002)ζ//(0002)α and [112¯0]ζ//[112¯0]α with α-Zr matrix. It is proposed that the formation of ζ-hydride during FIB milling is closely related to the localized low free energy interface caused by stress relaxation, H-depleted environment and ion beam heating effects.

An in-situ TEM characterization of electron beam induced dislocation motion in a single-crystalline gold thin film

Dislocation motions driven by electron-beam illumination were in-situ observed in a single-crystalline gold thin-foil specimen, under a medium-voltage transmission electron microscope operated at 200 kV. The dislocation motion characteristics were in-situ observed under the bright-field and weak-beam dark-field conditions. The structures formed through the dislocation motion were also characterized using bright−/dark-field imaging and high-resolution techniques. Two types of dislocation motions are concluded, where one type of motion left no apparent traces, and the other type left a clear trace of passage. The dislocation motions have jerky behaviors, and the motions are accelerated when the beam intensity is increased. The immobile trace structures left by the dislocation motions are identified to be twin structures oriented along the 〈111〉 crystal directions. The dislocation motion mechanism is discussed and the motion might be caused by the electron beam heating effect or the electron beam induced phonon effects. The dislocation disassociation, planar defect formation in the Au crystal, and the beam heating impacts are also discussed.

Expected yields ofTa181(e,e′)Ta*181in the multi-keV range with a plasma-cathode electron beam

Calculations of the cross sections of inelastic electron scattering $(e,e')$ on a nucleus in the multi-keV energy range strongly depend on the description of the screening of the nuclear Coulomb potential as well as on the deformation of the wave functions of the incoming and outgoing electron in the vicinity of the nucleus. These cross sections are evaluated at values lower than $10^{-30}$ cm$^2$ which vary by several orders of magnitude according to the models. Experimental measurements would be required to constrain the models but it is a real challenge to measure such low cross sections. In this study, we demonstrate that inelastic electron scattering is the main nuclear excitation mechanism in a $^{181}$Ta target irradiated with a new intense 10 - 30 keV electron beam produced with a biased laser-plasma. Calculations show that through the detection of conversion electrons, it should be possible to measure the nuclear excitation yields. The effect of electron beam heating and of plasma deposition on the tantalum target are quantified, thus allowing the dimensioning of a possible experimental configuration to study $(e,e')$ processes in this range of energy for the first time.

<i>In-situ</i> study of one-dimensional motion of interstitial-type dislocation loops in hydrogen-ion-implanted aluminum

The one-dimensional (1D) glide motion of dislocation loops along the direction of Burgers vector in various metallic materials has attracted considerable attention in recent years. During the operation of nuclear fusion reactor, component materials will be bombarded by high energy neutrons, resulting in production of radiation defects such as self-interstitial-atoms (SIAs), vacancies and their clusters. These defects feature large difference in migration energy, which may lead to concentration imbalance between SIAs and vacancies, and eventually irradiation damages such as swelling and embrittlement. Generally speaking, the mobility of a defect cluster is lower than that of a point defect. However, fast 1D motion may also take place among SIA clusters in the form of prismatic dislocation loops. This increases the transport efficiency of SIAs towards grain boundaries, surface and interface sites in the material, in favour of defect concentration imbalance and damage accumulation. To date, most literature works have found that the 1D motion of dislocation loops exhibited short-range (nanometer-scale) character. In addition, such experimental studies were generally conducted in pure metals using high voltage electron microscopes (HVEM) operated at acceleration voltages ≥1000 kV. However, for pure aluminum (Al), the maximum transferable kinetic energy from 200 keV electrons is 19.5 eV, while the displacement threshold energy is only 16 eV. Therefore, the observation and mechanistic investigation of 1D motion of dislocation loops in Al should also be possible with conventional transmission electron microscopes (C-TEM), as it may also exhibit the effects of beam heating and point defect production in HVEM. In view of the shortage of HVEM, this work reports the 1D motion of dislocation loops in pure Al implanted with hydrogen ions using C-TEM. Simultaneous dislocation loop motion in opposite directions of Burgers vector 1/2<inline-formula><tex-math id="Z-20211226170459">\begin{document}$\left\langle {110} \right\rangle $\end{document}</tex-math><alternatives><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170459.jpg"/><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170459.png"/></alternatives></inline-formula>has been captured, as well as the collective 1D motion of an array of dislocation loops in the direction of Burgers vector 1/3<inline-formula><tex-math id="Z-20211226170340">\begin{document}$\left\langle {111} \right\rangle $\end{document}</tex-math><alternatives><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170340.jpg"/><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170340.png"/></alternatives></inline-formula> under 200 keV electron irradiation. In addition, 1D motion of dislocation loops up to micron-scale range along the direction of Burgers vector 1/3<inline-formula><tex-math id="Z-20211226170427">\begin{document}$\left\langle {111} \right\rangle $\end{document}</tex-math><alternatives><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170427.jpg"/><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170427.png"/></alternatives></inline-formula>, and up to a few hundred nanometers range along the direction of Burgers vector 1/2<inline-formula><tex-math id="Z-20211226170442">\begin{document}$\left\langle {110} \right\rangle $\end{document}</tex-math><alternatives><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170442.jpg"/><graphic xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="1-20211229_Z-20211226170442.png"/></alternatives></inline-formula> have been found, which is different from previous literature works. A characteristic migration track would form behind the moving dislocation loop, lasting for about tens of seconds. The more rapid the dislocation loop motion, the longer the migration track length is. The concentration gradient of SIAs by electron irradiation and the redistribution of hydrogen atoms caused by the moving dislocation loops may account for the observed micron-scale 1D motion of dislocation loops and the migration tracks.

Beam heating from a fourth-generation synchrotron source.

The high levels of flux available at a fourth-generation synchrotron are shown to have significant beam heating effects for high-energy X-rays and radiation hard samples, leading to temperature increases of over 400 K with a monochromatic beam. These effects have been investigated at the ID11 beamline at the recently upgraded ESRF Extremely Brilliant Source, using thermal lattice expansion to perform in situ measurements of beam heating. Results showed significant increases in temperature for metal and ceria samples, which are compared with a lumped thermodynamic model, providing a tool for estimating beam heating effects. These temperature increases may have a drastic effect on samples and measurements, such as the rapid recrystallization of a copper wire shown here. These results demonstrate the importance of beam heating and provide information needed to consider, predict and mitigate these effects.

Direct Write of 3D Nanoscale Mesh Objects with Platinum Precursor via Focused Helium Ion Beam Induced Deposition.

The next generation optical, electronic, biological, and sensing devices as well as platforms will inevitably extend their architecture into the 3rd dimension to enhance functionality. In focused ion beam induced deposition (FIBID), a helium gas field ion source can be used with an organometallic precursor gas to fabricate nanoscale structures in 3D with high-precision and smaller critical dimensions than focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID), traditional liquid metal source FIBID, or other additive manufacturing technology. In this work, we report the effect of beam current, dwell time, and pixel pitch on the resultant segment and angle growth for nanoscale 3D mesh objects. We note subtle beam heating effects, which impact the segment angle and the feature size. Additionally, we investigate the competition of material deposition and sputtering during the 3D FIBID process, with helium ion microscopy experiments and Monte Carlo simulations. Our results show complex 3D mesh structures measuring ~300 nm in the largest dimension, with individual features as small as 16 nm at full width half maximum (FWHM). These assemblies can be completed in minutes, with the underlying fabrication technology compatible with existing lithographic techniques, suggesting a higher-throughput pathway to integrating FIBID with established nanofabrication techniques.

Utilization of Si wafers as a supporting material for in-vacuum PIXE analysis of aqueous solutions

The use of high pure industrial crystalline Si wafers as backing materials for PIXE elemental analysis of aqueous liquid samples has been investigated. It can potentially be applied as supporting material of liquid samples owing to its advantages being available at high purity, resistant to ion beam heating effects, unaffected by chemicals, surface easily cleanable, semi-conductor that inhibits local ion beam charging effects, durable, relatively cheap and easily prepared for liquid sample deposition. Sample preparation procedure, deposition homogeneity aspects, experimental conditions and ion beam parameters optimization have been discussed. Comprehensive verification study to perform direct PIXE measurements on reference aqueous liquid sample containing 27 elements, micropipetted on Si wafers has been implemented. A combination of minimum sample preparation procedures and specific experimental conditions applied enables simple and accurate elemental analysis. Elemental concentrations, at about 5–15% absolute accuracy and uncertainties less than 15% for most elements detected, sensitivity curves and detection limits have been determined. Advantages and limitations of using Si wafers in this investigation have been discussed. Comprehensive literature comparison with other backing materials has been reviewed.

Effects of Short-Term Laser Beam Heating on the Absorptivity of Steel Sheets

The efficiency of laser beam processes basically depends on the efficiency of the laser beam source and the efficiency of the irradiated material’s energy absorption. This absorptivity can be influenced by the surface condition. Besides coating or boundary layers, the surface topography is decisive. In this study, the effects of various time–temperature distributions on the absorptivity changes of steel sheets were investigated. For this purpose, three steels were chosen, namely, a stainless steel, a spring steel, and a hot work tool steel. Pre- and post-process characterizations of the absorptivity and surface topography were performed. Controlled heating with a laser beam was carried out using temperatures between 700 and 1200 °C and durations between 2 and 34 s. In order to compare the influences of these heating procedures on the absorptivity, a characteristic value, the temperature‑compensated time, was introduced. It is shown that the surface roughness was influenced by laser irradiation but inadequately describes the increase of absorptivity. The changes in absorptivity are attributed to oxidation, which had an influence on the topography in a sub‑micrometer range. Moreover, a saturation effect is observed for intense heatings. Furthermore, it is shown that the temperature‑compensated time is a suitable value to describe absorptivity changes caused by short‑term heating.

Multi-modal plasma focused ion beam serial section tomography of an organic paint coating

Pigment distributions have a critical role in the corrosion protection properties of organic paint coatings, but they are difficult to image in 3D over statistically significant volumes and at sufficiently high spatial resolutions required for detailed analysis. Here we report, for the first time, large volume analytical serial sectioning tomography of an organic composite coating using a xenon Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) combined with secondary electron imaging, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrum imaging (SI) and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). Together these techniques provide a comprehensive quantitative description of the physical orientation and distribution of the pigments within a model marine ballast tank coating, as well as their crystallographic and elemental characterisation. Polymers and organic materials are challenging because of their propensity for ion beam damage and possible beam heating effects. Our novel, optimised block preparation technique permits automated data acquisition with minimal operator intervention, and can have significant applications for the structural and chemical characterisation of a wide range of organic materials. Our results revealed that the paint contained 7.5 vol% aluminium flakes and 25 vol% quartz particles. The aluminium flakes were oriented parallel to the substrate surface, which is beneficial in terms of the corrosion protection capability of the coating.

In situ TEM observation of preferential amorphization in single crystal Si nanowire

The nanoinstability of a single crystal Si nanowire under electron beam irradiation was in situ investigated at room temperature by the transmission electron microscopy technique. It was observed that the Si nanowire amorphized preferentially from the surface towards the center, with the increasing of the electron dose. In contrast, in the center of the Si nanowire the amorphization seemed much more difficult, being accompanied by the rotation of crystal grains and the compression of d-spacing. Such a preferential amorphization, which is athermally induced by the electron beam irradiation, can be well accounted for by our proposed concepts of the nanocurvature effect and the energetic beam-induced athermal activation effect, while the classical knock-on mechanism and the electron beam heating effect seem inadequate to explain these processes. Furthermore, the findings revealed the difference of amorphization between a Si nanowire and a Si film under electron beam irradiation. Also, the findings have important implications for the nanoinstability and nanoprocessing of future Si nanowire-based devices.

Nanocalorimeter platform for in situ specific heat measurements and x-ray diffraction at low temperature.

Recent advances in electronics and nanofabrication have enabled membrane-based nanocalorimetry for measurements of the specific heat of microgram-sized samples. We have integrated a nanocalorimeter platform into a 4.5 T split-pair vertical-field magnet to allow for the simultaneous measurement of the specific heat and x-ray scattering in magnetic fields and at temperatures as low as 4 K. This multi-modal approach empowers researchers to directly correlate scattering experiments with insights from thermodynamic properties including structural, electronic, orbital, and magnetic phase transitions. The use of a nanocalorimeter sample platform enables numerous technical advantages: precise measurement and control of the sample temperature, quantification of beam heating effects, fast and precise positioning of the sample in the x-ray beam, and fast acquisition of x-ray scans over a wide temperature range without the need for time-consuming re-centering and re-alignment. Furthermore, on an YBa2Cu3O7-δ crystal and a copper foil, we demonstrate a novel approach to x-ray absorption spectroscopy by monitoring the change in sample temperature as a function of incident photon energy. Finally, we illustrate the new insights that can be gained from in situ structural and thermodynamic measurements by investigating the superheated state occurring at the first-order magneto-elastic phase transition of Fe2P, a material that is of interest for magnetocaloric applications.

Quantification of Electron Beam Heating Effect in TEM

Journal Article Quantification of Electron Beam Heating Effect in TEM Get access Hua Guo, Hua Guo Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Panpan Zhou, Panpan Zhou Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Douglas Natelson, Douglas Natelson Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Jun Lou Jun Lou Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Microscopy and Microanalysis, Volume 23, Issue S1, 1 July 2017, Pages 1766–1767, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927617009497 Published: 04 August 2017

Temperature measurements during high flux ion beam irradiations.

A systematic study of the ion beam heating effect was performed in a temperature range of -170 to 900 °C using a 10 MeV Au(3+) ion beam and a Yttria stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) sample at a flux of 5.5 × 10(12) cm(-2) s(-1). Different geometric configurations of beam, sample, thermocouple positioning, and sample holder were compared to understand the heat/charge transport mechanisms responsible for the observed temperature increase. The beam heating exhibited a strong dependence on the background (initial) sample temperature with the largest temperature increases occurring at cryogenic temperatures and decreasing with increasing temperature. Comparison with numerical calculations suggests that the observed heating effect is, in reality, a predominantly electronic effect and the true temperature rise is small. A simple model was developed to explain this electronic effect in terms of an electrostatic potential that forms during ion irradiation. Such an artificial beam heating effect is potentially problematic in thermostated ion irradiation and ion beam analysis apparatus, as the operation of temperature feedback systems can be significantly distorted by this effect.

Residual stress and cracking behaviors of Cr13Ni5Si2 based composite coatings prepared by laser-induction hybrid cladding

Cr13Ni5Si2 based composite coatings were prepared by laser-induction hybrid cladding (LIHC). Residual stresses in the composite coatings were characterized by X-ray based layer-removal method, and dye penetrant testing was adopted to inspect cracks in the coatings. Results indicate that, LIHC not only can remarkably reduce residual stress in the composite coatings, but also can completely avoid cracks in the large area and high thickness hard facing coatings. Furthermore, a residual stress evolution model for the LIHC was established, and it reveals that temperature difference between the composite coating and the substrate is the main inducement that leads to residual stress, and dwell time of the coating in the temperature range of 800°C to 500°C (t8–5) is an important factor that affects residual stress releasing. Due to the hybrid effect of laser beam and induction heating, temperature difference between the coating and the substrate decreased, and t8–5 increased. As a result, residual stresses were decreased remarkably and cracks in the composite coatings were avoided.

Nitriding VI-group metals (Cr, Mo and W) in stream of NH3 gas under concentrated solar irradiation in a solar furnace at PSA (Plataforma Solar de Almería)

Carbides and nitrides of d-group transition metals are classified as refractory hard material and their industrial importance has been recognized for long. In recent years, unique functionalities including catalytic function and superconductivity are discovered for this group of materials to raise serious attention of materials researchers and engineers to refractory carbides and nitrides as novel functional materials.Synthesis of refractory carbides and nitrides demands high temperature reaction route to consume considerable amount of electricity or gas in conventional industrial process. In view of saving cost of such conventional energy, feasibility of using concentrated solar beam as heat source for synthesizing carbide and nitride has been investigated by the authors since 1997. After verifying usefulness of concentrated solar beam as heat source for carbide forming reactions, similar attempts of employing concentrated solar beam as heat source for nitride synthesis were initiated recently. After brief experimental verification of nitride synthesis for IVa group metal, Ti, and Vg group metals, V, Nb and Ta, in N2 gas environment under irradiation with concentrated solar beam to 2000°C, the authors decided to undertake nitride synthesis of VIa group metals, Cr, Mo and W, as well as of Fe in stream of ammonia (NH3) gas as a nitriding medium under irradiation of concentrated solar beam at temperatures not exceeding 1000°C.NH3 gas with suppressed extent of dissociation by flowing is defined empirically as uncracked NH3 and it is proved to possess very high nitriding power to make synthesis of mono-nitride MoN of Mo coexisting with sub-nitride Mo and higher nitride Fe2N of Fe possible under normal pressure condition that are not possible when chemically stable N2 gas is used as a nitriding agent.VIa-group metals including Cr, Mo and W are known to be highly resistant against nitriding. In the present report, results of nitriding in flowing NH3 gas at a fixed flow rate 10l/h (≈167ml/min) under heating with concentrated solar beam for VIa-group metals, Cr, Mo and W, are summarized to demonstrate favorable effect of solar beam heating towards further enhancement of nitriding power of flowing NH3 gas compared with the situation in conventional electric furnace in which visible light components except infra-red (IR) heat wave component are absent in the reaction system.

A new study of the 22Ne(p, γ)23Na reaction deep underground: Feasibility, setup and first observation of the 186 keV resonance

The $^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)$^{23}$Na reaction takes part in the neon-sodium cycle of hydrogen burning. This cycle is active in asymptotic giant branch stars as well as in novae and contributes to the nucleosythesis of neon and sodium isotopes. In order to reduce the uncertainties in the predicted nucleosynthesis yields, new experimental efforts to measure the $^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)$^{23}$Na cross section directly at the astrophysically relevant energies are needed. In the present work, a feasibility study for a $^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)$^{23}$Na experiment at the Laboratory for Underground Nuclear Astrophysics (LUNA) 400\,kV accelerator deep underground in the Gran Sasso laboratory, Italy, is reported. The ion beam induced $\gamma$-ray background has been studied. The feasibility study led to the first observation of the $E_{\rm p}$ = 186\,keV resonance in a direct experiment. An experimental lower limit of 0.12\,$\times$\,10$^{-6}$\,eV has been obtained for the resonance strength. Informed by the feasibility study, a dedicated experimental setup for the $^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)$^{23}$Na experiment has been developed. The new setup has been characterized by a study of the temperature and pressure profiles. The beam heating effect that reduces the effective neon gas density due to the heating by the incident proton beam has been studied using the resonance scan technique, and the size of this effect has been determined for a neon gas target.