New Rabbit Ion Source

Bob De Bonte and Ken Mueller, design engineers of the new ion source, show off the first batch of parts.

New large ionizer (left) compared with the old one.

Some of the first components for the new ion source

Tom Kiesel and Xiangshun Lu show off the ion source test facility, which they assembed from components given to us by Roy Middleton, University of Pennsylvania.

Close-up of the extractor showing the octipole steerer electrodes.

Close-up of the large-diameter sperical ionizer and cesium dispenser electrode The ionzer power connection enters on the left and the cesium supply tube on the right.

Close-up shows imersion lens and sample rod shield. Sample cathode will be positioned behind the central hole.g

Close-up of the Einzel lens exit.

Sample insertion rod assembly to be mounted above ion source.