超灵敏小型回旋加速器质谱计的研制

超灵敏小型回旋加速器质谱计的研制已按预定目标完成,其研究水平居国际领先地位．本文介绍其研制意义和背景,概述设计思想和总体方案,并就其创新学术思想和独特技术路线、以及进一步研究任务,作了扼要介绍． The paper reviews the recent achievement of developing a mini-cyclotron mass spectrometer (AMS) for 14C dating, a key project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences. The background and significance of the project are briefed. Features of the novel machine, the criteria of its design, the new ideas and unique technical approaches in developing the system are described. Further efforts are being made to improve the mini-cyclotron AMS.