An accelerator mass spectrometry system with the 12UD Pelletron at the University of Tsukuba

The new 6 MV multi-nuclide AMS facility at the University of Tsukuba

“…However, about half the operational beam time in recent years was used for accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS). The Tsukuba AMS system on the 12UD Pelletron tandem accelerator was developed in 1993 [3], and principally used for 26 Al and 36 Cl AMS. We measured more than 500 samples per year, particularly 36 Cl AMS for earth and environmental science (e.g., ice cores, meteorites, and environmental, hydrological, and geological samples) and also nuclear assessment research (radioisotope tracer, radiation safety, etc.)…”

26Al and 36Cl AMS system at the University of Tsukuba: A progress report

“…Much progress has been made in the development of new AMS techniques for the multi-nuclide AMS system at the University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba AMS system) since 1993 [1,2]. The Tsukuba AMS system is based on a 12UD Pelletron tandem accelerator which can supply a maximum terminal voltage of 11 MV.…”