Performance requirements for the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project

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Authors: Charles E. Taylor, John W. Lewellen IV, Dimitre A. Dimitrov, Dusan Spernjak, Gregory E. Dale, Henry Gaus, Jacob Medina, K. Bishofberger, R. T. Thornton, S. Mosby, Stephani Swickley
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Abstract

The LANSCE accelerator concurrently accelerates two beam species, H+ and H-, and delivers beam to five distinct user stations, including slow and fast neutron scattering centers, ultra-cold neutron research, proton radiography, and isotope production. The LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP) will replace the initial sections of LANSCE, from sources through the end of the 100-MeV drift-tube linac. The combination of multiple user stations, and the unique operation of LANSCE, present unique challenges and opportunities. In this paper, we present the performance requirements for LAMP, an overview of the project status and timeline, an overview of the conceptual design, and outlook.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle accelerators and beam dynamics Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers Pulsed Power Technology Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
JACOW
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN