D-Beam can solve problems with beam characterisation by providing a broad range of enhanced and simple-to-use optical diagnostics, to help to accomplish successful operation and optimisation of accelerators
Beam diagnostics is a highly specialised area where it takes many years to develop new sensor technology. The first advantage of D-Beam is the availability of a broad range of cutting edge detector solutions that have already been developed. These are not currently offered by any company. Secondly, it requires a highly skilled expert to optimise a given diagnostics technology platform towards a specific application. This includes simulations into expected signal levels, scaling of electronics and amplification, system integration work to ensure the device will work under demanding conditions (radiation level, potentially cryogenic environment, ultra-high vacuum levels, etc). Expertise is hence required in accelerator and laser physics and technology, electronics, signal processing, material sciences and optoelectronics. You will find these combined skills in our company.
At D-Beam we provide beam diagnostics which have been developed as reliable and cost-efficient techniques for use at accelerator and clinical facilities, light sources, and reactors, i.e. for applications in research, healthcare, security, environment and manufacturing. We provide cutting edge simple-to-use diagnostics for a range of applications at competitive prices. This includes compact self-mixing sensors for displacement and velocity measurements, light transport systems based on optical fibres for signal transport that overcome the limitations of
lens-based systems, as well as customdesigned radiators for particle detection, intensity assessment and beam loss monitoring applications. D-Beam provides easy-to-use and user friendly diagnostics for charged particle beams. We also offer custom-build diagnostics for your specific needs. We have a wide range of numerical and analytical tools for modelling and optimising our products for even the most challenging projects. We have established a collaborative network with universities, research centres and industry partners from all over the world.
Beam Loss Monitors
We offer radiators for high current/high energy beam applications, as well as highly sensitive radiators for low intensity beams where a small number of particles need to be detected. Our radiators can be used for single particle detection as well as for beam loss monitoring applications. They are based on the generation of scintillation and Cherenkov radiation in different types of optical fibres and cutting edge photo detectors, including Silicon Photomultipliers.
The fraction of beam which deviates from the nominal beam orbit and impinges on accelerator components can be detected with Beam Loss Monitors (BLMs) to enhance the overall machine performance and protect sensitive equipment. D-Beam offers BLMs based on fibres which provide information about losses all along the fibre. This way they provide protection over the entire length of a beam line, thus preventing damage. Our systems provide a resolution of around 10 cm, which allows an accurate determination of the loss position. Due to their intrinsic design advantages our systems are completely insensitive to magnetic fields and neutron radiation.
Light Transport Systems
Self-mixing
A major challenge in radiation-intense environments is the signal transfer from the source to the (often expensive and not radiation-hard) detection system. Lens-based light transport systems suffer from aberrations, misalignment and radiation damage. D-Beam offers optical fibre based light transport systems that can replace conventional lens-based systems.
Laser self-mixing based sensors can be used for displacement and vibration measurements with an accuracy of better than 300 nm. Moreover, they can also be used for velocity measurements of gas-jets and fluid targets. Our sensors provide a reliable, low cost and robust solution that can be used in even the harshest environments.
Custom-designed Radiators
D-Beam covers the design, manufacturing, installation and operation of advanced diagnostics for beam characterisation, loss detection and radiation protection applications in storage rings, linear accelerators, and experimental zones.
For more information, please contact: Alexandra Alexandrova Email: a.alexandrova@d-beam.co.uk Telephone: +44(0)1925 864 430 or +44(0)7449 618 935 Prof. Carsten Welsch Email: carsten.welsch@cockcroft.ac.uk Telephone: +44(0)1925-864 352 or +44(0)7973 247 982 Fax: +44(0)1925 864 037
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