Research Accelerator Division
The superconducting portion of the SNS linear accelerator operates at 2 Kelvin (-455.8° F) and provides most of the acceleration of the ion beam.
The Research Accelerator Division is responsible for the operation of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerator complex, consisting of a negative hydrogen-ion injector, a 1 GeV linear accelerator, a proton accumulator ring, and a liquid mercury target system.
The SNS accelerator is the only one of its kind in the world and provides the driving power to the SNS target system, where neutrons are produced. The accelerator systems are designed to provide 1.4 megawatts of proton beam power to the target, and are currently operating at 1 megawatt. The accelerator system has been designed with the flexibility to provide additional scientific output in the future by increasing the beam power beyond 2 megawatts. More . . .
The division is composed of about 200 people and is led by Director Stuart Henderson.
Mission of the Research Accelerator Division
Enable world-class neutron science by
- Operating and maintaining the SNS accelerator complex at the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency and performance,
- Supporting operational needs of the experimental program
Our primary product is reliable delivery of beam power on target for neutron production.
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