Status update re. TRIUMF main cyclotron RF system and pathway to restore beam delivery

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Dear TRIUMF Users,

I promised an update on the status of the RF system of TRIUMF’s main 
cyclotron and the pathway to restore beam delivery. The TRIUMF team 
recognizes the impacts this rare and unexpected disruption has had on 
many of you. Again, on behalf of TRIUMF, I want to apologize for any 
inconveniences and issues it might have caused.

I would like to express my gratitude to all members of the TRIUMF team 
for the enormous efforts they have put forth in carrying out this 
challenging work both safely and expeditiously.

Following a thorough assessment, our expert team has provided an update 
concerning the cyclotron RF transmission line problem. As of Thursday 
evening, all parts have been repaired, rebuilt, and/or cleaned. The team 
has started the assembly today, Friday August 11. After completing the 
assembly, low level RF measurements will take place, followed by high 
power tests over the weekend. While pushing to high power may take 
several days, an optimistic scenario would see us attempting beam tuning 
as early as Monday, August 14.

Following beam tuning, we will be in better position to share 
information on anticipated timing of beam delivery restoration. With 
that in mind, we will provide a further update early next week.

Thank you for your ongoing support, understanding, and patience. Please 
stay tuned for further updates.

Regards,
Reiner Kruecken

/sent on Dr. Kruecken's behalf by.../

-- 
Andie Lippingwell
Administrative Assistant
Physical Sciences Division
Tel: 604.222.7438

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