Beam Dynamics Studies for a Proposed H – type DTL Using in Eye Therapy

Abstract

In this study, we explore the KONUS (Kombinierte Null Grad Struktur) beam dynamic studies using a 3D–PIC LORASR simulation code for a specialized medical drift tube linac designed for eye therapy. A total acceleration voltage of 70.89 MV is applied through 6 CH–DTL (3 coupled and 3 non-coupled) cavities within a total of 140 gaps, spanning a length of 20 m. This setup is designed to accelerate protons from an initial energy of 3 MeV to 70 MeV, tailored for application in eye therapy. Each cavity operates at a frequency of 325.244 MHz. To maintain transverse matching of the beam, 11 triplet quadrupole lenses are distributed along the linac structure, including one in the transport section. The beam dynamics analysis provides actual values for the lengths of drift tubes and gaps. To ensure linac stability, simulations are conducted to assess machine errors. The obtained lengths of drift tubes, gaps, and periods serve as the foundation for constructing the RF model for each cavity using the CST Studio Suite. The overall results are quite promising,  indicating the viability of proceeding to the next phase, which includes RF simulations and mechanical modeling.