Task |
Result |
Check Cs Focus |
Done-Excellent Cs focus |
Check optimization of immersion lens geometry |
In process |
Optimize pump-out rate of sample rod |
Problems
understood and fix is in process |
Validate performance of octapole steerer |
Done |
Validate performance of einzel lens |
Done |
Validate voltage holding capacity of cathode assembly |
Done - No
sparking in source, output of secondary is extremely stable |
Construction of steerer and first BPM assembly |
Done |
Leak detection of steerer assembly |
Done - Hallelujah,
it doesn't leak! |
Construction of second einzel assembly |
Done |
Construction of second BPM assembly |
Done |
Optimization of ion source maintenance |
In progress |
Validate reliability of sample changing |
Software
bugs fixed, testing to commence next week |
PC control of electronics with LabView |
Software in use but still being optimized |
Construction of racks for high-voltage-deck |
Drawings
are complete, construction of parts is nearly complete |
Installation of the new ion source will commence as soon as the racks and modifications to the high-voltage-deck are completed |