A new scheme of negative muon beam generation with MuCF

TL;DR

This paper proposes a novel method for generating low-energy negative muon beams using muon catalyzed fusion, involving re-acceleration and stripping of muonic helium ions to produce a low emittance beam.

Contribution

It introduces a new scheme utilizing MuCF to generate negative muon beams by re-accelerating and stripping muonic helium ions, enhancing beam quality.

Findings

Demonstrates a feasible process for low energy negative muon production

Shows potential for high-quality muon beam generation

Provides a theoretical framework for MuCF-based muon sources

Abstract

A new scheme of low energy negative muon source with the muon catalyzed fusion (MuCF) is described. In the MuCF reaction process, muonic helium ions ($\mu$He$^+$) are created. By re-accelerating and stripping $\mu$He$^+$ ions, a low emittance negative muon beam is generated.