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US 2014/0176270 A1Published application
Compact undulator system and methods
AssigneeCornell University
InventorAlexander Temnykh
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Abstract
An undulator with a compact construction is provided that reduces weight, complexity and cost. The compact undulator system and methods provides mechanical integrity without compromising magnetic field quality.
Claims8
An undulator system, comprising:
- a rectangular box-shape frame formed by aluminum plates, the rectangular box-shape frame including an inside surface and an outside surface;
- a plurality of miniature linear bearings, wherein each of the miniature linear bearings is positioned within the inside surface of the rectangular box-shape frame;
- opposing magnet arrays, wherein each magnet array is fastened to one or more miniature linear bearings and each magnet array further comprises:
- a base plate, wherein the base plate is fastened to the one or more miniature linear bearings;
- a plurality of copper holders, wherein each copper holder of the plurality is secured to the base plate;
- and
- a plurality of permanent magnet blocks, wherein each permanent magnet block is soldered to each copper holder such that a gap is formed between the opposing magnet arrays.
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An undulator system, comprising:
- a rectangular box-shape frame, the rectangular box-shape frame including an inside surface and an outside surface;
- a plurality of miniature linear bearings, wherein each of the miniature linear bearings is positioned within the inside surface of the rectangular box-shape frame;
- opposing base plates, wherein each base plate is fastened to one or more miniature linear bearings of the plurality;
- a plurality of holders, wherein each holder is secured to each of the opposing base plates;
- a plurality of opposing magnet blocks, wherein each magnet block is soldered to each holder of the plurality of holders such that a gap is formed between the opposing magnet blocks;
- a plurality of cooling elements to control temperature within the rectangular box-shape frame;
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- a driving mechanism positioned near the exterior surface of the rectangular box-shape frame, the driving mechanism used to move one base plate of the opposing base plates in order to control magnetic field strength of the opposing magnet blocks.
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