Planning for a STANDARD in-Flight RNB Experiment

This document is meant to outline the steps that are necessary to produce a rare-ion beam using a projectile fragment separator with the specific example of the NSCL-A1900. Planning for other uses of a separator generally will require some additional interaction with NSCL personnel and are not described here. The procedure we describe represents important planning that does not require a physical presence at the NSCL. However, without such prior planning it is unlikely that a successful experiment will be completed without a LARGE amount of effort by the NSCL staff. In addition, a schematic sequence of steps for tuning the separator is given. Suggestions for improvements in this document are solicited and should be directed to the author (e.g., via electronic mail to morrissey@ nscl.msu.edu).