More About Compact synchrotrons

There exists three primary methods to accelerate particles: a Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a Cyclotron, or a Synchrotron. ⁤

With the ability to generate very high energies, while maintaining a small size, ⁤compact synchrotron designs are a core competence at CERN. This is demonstrated by our experience with machines such as LEAR/LEIR and the new ELENA ring.

The NIMMS project has designed a superconducting synchrotron for high-intensity carbon ions, which are capable of delivering up to 1 x 10^10 ions per pulse. ⁤⁤This design aims to accommodate both standard slow extraction and FLASH extraction. ⁤Currently, two alternative layouts for the synchrotron are under consideration: a square design, initially developed by TERA, and a triangular design, currently being developed in collaboration with SEEIIST. ⁤⁤The magnets used are both Canted Cosine Theta (CCT), similar to those studied in the recent Superconducting Magnets Work Package. ⁤

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Thse superconducting synchrotrons aim to reduce the the size of single-room therapy facilities, to approximately 1000 m2.

These layouts represent the latest innovations in synchrotron designs. ⁤Focusing on cost-efficiency, compactness, and advanced treatment capabilities.

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