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URLhttps://doi.org/10.18429/JACoW-HIAT2025-WEP08
TitleBeam intensity prediction for ECR ion source using machine learning
Authors
  • Y. Morita, T. Nishi
    RIKEN Nishina Center
  • A. Kasagi
    Rikkyo University
  • K. Kamakura
    Saitama University
  • N. Oka
    National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
AbstractLong-term beam stability is one of the important issues in supplying heavy ion beams using an Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source (ECRIS). When the beam intensity decreases in long-term operation, we should tune the ECRIS parameters to restore the original beam intensity. Continuous measurement of the beam intensity using a Faraday cup is impractical while the beam is in use. We have had to rely on an unreliable method of monitoring the total drain current to estimate the beam intensity during the beamtime. To resolve this issue, we propose a new method for predicting the beam intensity using machine learning. Our approach uses plasma images, captured through the beam extraction electrode, in addition to the operating parameters as input for the machine learning model. In short-term test datasets, our model has successfully predicted the beam intensity. In addition, ablation studies have shown that plasma images are essential for beam intensity prediction. This presentation will detail the prediction model and its results on the test data.
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Conference16th International Conference on Heavy Ion Accelerator Technology
Series
LocationEast Lansing, MI, USA
Date22-27 Jun 2025
PublisherJACoW Publishing, Geneva, Switzerland
Editorial BoardLing Wang (FRIB/MSU), Kelly Jaje (ANL), Michelle Wier (FRIB/MSU), Kent Wootton (ANL), Tong Zhang (FRIB/MSU)
Online ISBN978-3-95450-260-8
Online ISSN2673-5547
Received21 June 2025
Revised27 June 2025
Accepted27 June 2025
Issued13 October 2025
DOI10.18429/JACoW-HIAT2025-WEP08
Pages241-244