Hall probe calibration in high-precision magnetic field mapping system of superconducting cyclotron

IntroductionSuperconducting cyclotron can generate high-energy proton beams and are mainly used for radiation therapy of tumors and cancers. In the superconducting cyclotron SC200, the maximum magnetic induction intensity can typically reach up to 4.6 T, and the magnetic field accuracy is 1e-4. Hall probes are commonly used tools for measuring high-intensity magnetic fields.ObjectiveThrough comprehensive consideration, this study selects the SENIS Low-Noise Teslameter 3MH5 and Hall probe C to measure the magnetic field. When the magnetic field exceeds the range of 2 T, the measurement accuracy of the Hall probe is less than 1e-4, and the Hall probe needs to be calibrated to improve its measurement accuracy.MethodsThe Hall probes are calibrated using Swiss METROLAB PT2025 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) Tesla instrument and 1062 probe. Based on the calibration principle, a calibration system platform was built, test data were collected, and calibration curves were obtained. At the same time, the calibration data were analyzed through cross-validation experiments using the cubic polynomial fitting method.ResultsThe results indicate that the test deviation range is from -0.1 g to 0.1 g, and the measurement accuracy can reach 1e-4.ConclusionIn summary, the Hall probe can accurately measure the magnetic field distribution of the superconducting cyclotron. It can provide accurate and important data for the calculation and analysis of particle beam dynamics.