Electron beam tests successful!

2008-07-15_01 The last flange contains a viescreen. It is observed by a video camera.

The last flange contains a viescreen. It is observed by a video camera.

2008-07-15_02 The electron beam must be adjusted by 14 (!) steering coil pairs. We found the beam very fast: this was good luck!

The electron beam must be adjusted by 14 (!) steering coil pairs. We found the beam very fast: this was good luck!

2008-07-15_03 Steering currents are set by the computer via LabView. Note the professional stand for the video screen.

Steering currents are set by the computer via LabView. Note the professional stand for the video screen.

2008-07-15_04 Direct view to the electron beam spot.

Direct view to the electron beam spot.

2008-07-15_05 The filament is on 2 kV, adjusted by another computer.

The filament is on 2 kV, adjusted by another computer.

2008-07-15_06 Wirering of the filament and electron focusing lens.

Wirering of the filament and electron focusing lens.

2008-07-15_07 Cave 111b is stll devided in two parts. here the lower one ...

Cave 111b is stll devided in two parts. here the lower one ...

2008-07-15_08 ... and here the upper one. The crane is just being installed.

... and here the upper one. The crane is just being installed.

2008-07-15_09 Next step is to built in the apertures for the beam, to make sure that the beam is really in the middle.

Next step is to built in the apertures for the beam, to make sure that the beam is really in the middle.

2008-07-15_10 ... another view of the aperture. In consists of two layers for better vacuum pumping.

... another view of the aperture. In consists of two layers for better vacuum pumping.