Speaker
Dr
John Pilcher
(iThemba LABS)
Description
The cyclotrons of the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences
have been in operation for approximately 25 years, and provide particle
beams for basic and applied research, hadron radiotherapy and the
production of radioactive isotopes. Over the years the control systems
of these accelerators have been continuously developed and adapted to
meet operational requirements and the impact of evolving technology.
In addition, the control systems of the two old electrostatic accelerators
have been computerized and totally refurbished in recent years. The
implementaton of formal reliability procedures within the design of the
iThemba LABS accelerator control systems has never been undertaken.
Nevertheless, these systems have of course been developed to deliver
reliable accelerated particle beams to the diverse communities of users.
Past and present experience of delivering reliable beams by the control
systems of these accelerators will be presented, together with some
examples of current plans to enhance beam delivery.
Primary author
Dr
John Pilcher
(iThemba LABS)
Co-authors
Mr
Amien Crombie
(iThemba LABS)
Ms
Camelia Oliva
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Cheslin Ellis
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Harry Gargan
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Hendrik Mostert
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Ivan Kohler
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Jan Van der Merwe
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Johannes Krijt
(iThemba LABS)
Ms
Maria-Sophia Mvungi
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Michael Hogan
(iThemba LABS)
Mr
Nieldane Stodart
(iThemba LABS)
