Triangle University Nuclear Laboratory
HIGS Proposal
Contents
Abstract [
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Contents [
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Introduction [
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Studies in Nuclear and Particle Physics [
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Studies of the Nucleon and Fundamental Symmetries
Studies of Few-Body Systems
Photoreactions in Finite Nuclei
Nuclear Structure Studies
Studies in Nuclear Astrophysics
The High-Intensity Gamma-Ray Source (HIGS) [
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The Free-Electron Laser Source
The Gamma-Ray Source
Experimental Arrangement
Calculation of Beam Parameters [
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Expected Gamma-Ray Flux
Detailed Study of the Energy Distribution of the Gamma-Ray Beam
Beam Degradation and Lifetime
Maximum Projected Output
Polarizations
Backgrounds [
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Synchotron Radiation
Bremmstrahlung
Other Sources and Background
Shielding Requirements
Preliminary Demonstration of Gamma-Ray Production Capabilities [
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The Creation of a 12.2 MeV Gamma-Ray Beam
Comparison of Observed and Predicted Properties
Implementation of the Full Program [
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The Full Energy Booster Injection
Duke Storage Ring Modifications
Flux Monitoring
Targets
Detectors
Data-Acquisition System
Comparison with Other Facilities [
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Resources and Operations [
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Available Resources
Operations
Projected Schedule [
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First Gamma-Ray Production
Measurements of Gamma-Ray Beam Qualities
First Nuclear Physics Experiment
High Intensity Gamma-Ray Source (HIGS) Development
Polarized Target and Data Acquisition
Installation and Commissioning of the pi
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Spectrometer
First Experiments at and above Pion Threshold
Budget Summary [
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