| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R34387/01 |
| Title: |
A Novel, Versitle Instrument for COmprehensive Studies of Highly Charged Ion Physics. |
| Principal Investigator: |
Currell, Professor F |
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| Department: |
Sch of Mathematics and Physics |
| Organisation: |
Queen's University of Belfast |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 2001 |
Ends: |
31 October 2004 |
Value (£): |
390,364
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Scattering & Spectroscopy |
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Electronics |
| Energy |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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A unique instrument will be constructed to facilitate the production and study of highly charged ions (HCIs). Building on the applicant's widely acknowledged prior success, experience and dedication to HCI physics, this instrument will enable the UK physics community to play a major role in the burgeoning area of HCI experimental science. Collaborative use will be positively encouraged to fully exploit the plethora of opportunities provided by this versatile instrument (15 distinct research areas are identified in this proposal). A range of new world-leading experiments, impossible with existing instruments will become feasible (based on 3 unique capabilities of the instrument). For example, angular photo-emission and photoionisation studies will be enabled by the unprecedented trap access. New generations of measurements also become possible through in situ control of electrons and other charged particles. The accessible cryogen-free trap will have an interchangeable structure so that new techniques for processing and manipulating of HCIs can readily be implemented for years to come. The unprecedented sensitivity and versatility of this instrument will facilitate pioneering investigations of the physics of HCIs, including measurements pertinent to astrophysics, plasma diagnostics and modelling, creation of a new X-ray wavelength standard and defence. The instrument is also extremely cost effective and the full cost of the proposal will be recouped in about four years operation of the instrument compared to the consumables budget for comparable cryogenic instruments.
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http://www.qub.ac.uk |