Akihiko Miura (Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex)
MOP6650
Experimental verification of energy dependence in a CNT wire monitor for beam profile measurements in the J-PARC Linac
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The J-PARC linac accelerates a 50 mA H⁻ beam up to 400 MeV for user operation. To mitigate emittance growth caused by space-charge effects, transverse beam profiles are measured using wire scanner monitors (WSMs) for routine beam tuning. Tungsten is generally used as the wire material. However, the WSMs employ carbon nanotube (CNT) wires in the low-energy region between the RFQ and DTL, because the beam energy is low as 3 MeV and the thermal load is substantial. CNT wires were introduced in 2017 as a more heat-resistant alternative, and since then they have operated without replacement due to beam-induced damage, demonstrating excellent durability. In this study, we report beam profile measurements obtained with the CNT WSM at various beam energies.
  • T. Miyao
    KEK Accelerator Laboratory
  • Y. Liu
    High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
  • A. Miura, K. Moriya
    Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex
Paper: MOP6650
DOI: reference for this paper: 10.18429/JACoW-IPAC2026-MOP6650
About:  Received: 13 May 2026 — Revised: 19 May 2026 — Issue date: 22 May 2026
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