There is a way to improve the performance of the particle accelerator: only oxygen is needed

Scientists have developed a new theoretical model that helps create the structure of a particle accelerator from

metallic niobium. The model predicts how oxygen in a thin oxide layer on the surface of niobium metal moves deeper into the metal.

This happens as the oxide layerdissolves with gradual heating. Heating is a necessary step in preparing a particle accelerator for operation. Tests show that the model accurately describes the oxygen concentration profile in niobium samples after heat treatment. Tests also show that the treatment improves the performance of the booster design.

Engineers and researchers compare the processcreating a particle accelerator to improve the recipe of a dish. Everything happens by trial and error. According to the authors, if we use a new theoretical model, developers will be able to improve the process of preparing the device and not waste time testing it by trial and error.

Researchers use particle accelerators todifferent tasks - cancer treatment, scientific research and oil exploration. Thus, the development of more efficient accelerators could benefit a variety of industries.

Niobium metal structures power the mostmodern particle accelerators, and the best accelerator designs are made from the purest niobium. The authors of the new work concluded that if you add a little nitrogen to them, the work will become more efficient.

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