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Use of Injector Cyclotrons for Light Ions and Polarised Ions
The smaller accelerators at the Western Cape site include two injector cyclotrons—one producing intense beams of light ions, and the other beams of polarised light ions or heavy ions—available for research applications in nuclear and material sciences.
The document's recorded date is 9 June 2023. Confirm on the official source.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
https://tlabs.ac.za/portfolio-item/separated-sector-cyclotron/
Closing Date
9 June 2023
Smaller accelerators at the Western Cape site are two injector cyclotrons, one providing intense beams of light ions and the other beams of polarised light ions or heavy ions.
Access to the k-200 Separated Sector Cyclotron
Researchers and scientists can access the k-200 separated sector cyclotron at iThemba LABS, which can accelerate protons to 200MeV and heavier particles to even higher energies. This facility supports advanced research in nuclear physics, materials science, and medical isotope development.
The document's recorded date is 9 June 2023. Confirm on the official source.
The k-200 separated sector cyclotron can accelerate protons to energies of 200MeV and heavier particles to much higher energies.
Collaboration through the South African Isotope Facility (SAIF)
The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), launched in June 2023, provides infrastructure for developing and producing medical and industrial isotopes. Researchers and institutions can collaborate to advance nuclear technology for societal benefit.
The document's recorded date is 9 June 2023. Confirm on the official source.
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande launched the South African Isotope Facility (SAIF) on 09 June 2023.
