Novel Materials for Next-Generation Accelerator Target Facilities

• DOI: 10.2172/2371637
• Publication Date: 2024-06-13T02:09:51Z
• Authors: Kavin Ammigan; G. Arora; S. Bidhar; F. Pellemoine; A. Couet; N. Crnkovich; I. Szlufarska; W. Asztalos
• Keywords: Accelerator Physics (physics.acc-ph); mc7-accelerator-technology-and-sustainability - MC7: Accelerator Technology and Sustainability; MC7.T20 - MC7.T20 Targetry and Dumps; FOS: Physical sciences; Physics - Accelerator Physics; Accelerator Physics

As beam power continues to increase in next-generation accelerator facilities, high-power target systems face crucial challenges. Components like windows and particle-production targets must endure significantly higher levels of particle fluence. The primary beam's energy deposition causes rapid heating (thermal shock) induces microstructural changes (radiation damage) within the material. These effects ultimately deteriorate components' properties lifespan. With conventional materials already stretched their limits, we are exploring novel including High-Entropy Alloys Electro spun Nanofibers that offer a fresh approach enhancing tolerance against thermal shock radiation damage. Following an introduction challenges facing systems, will give overview promising advancements have made so far customizing compositions microstructures these pioneering materials. Our focus is on optimizing in-beam thermomechanical physics performance. Additionally, outline our ongoing plans for irradiation experiments advanced material characterizations. goal this research push frontiers materials, thereby enabling future multi-MW facilities benefit various programs high-energy beyond.