Research Accelerator Division
The superconducting portion of the SNS linear accelerator operates at 2 Kelvin (-455.8° F) and provides most of the acceleration of the ion beam.
The Research Accelerator Division is responsible for operation of the accelerator systems at the Spallation Neutron Source. These systems consist of an ion source, linear accelerator, and proton accumulator ring.
The SNS accelerator is the only one of its kind in the world and provides the driving power to the SNS target system, where neutrons are produced. At full design power, the accelerator systems will deliver 1.4 megawatts of beam power to the target and have been designed with the flexibility to provide additional scientific output in the future. More . . .
The division is composed of about 300 people and is led by Director Stuart Henderson.
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