A new scanning nuclear microprobe (MP) with a short-length probe forming sy
stem has been designed and installed at the 3 MV van de Graaff accelerator
in Cracow. The optimized probe forming system (PFS) includes a divided Russ
ian quadruplet of magnetic quadrupole lenses. A novel beam scanning system
with ferrite-cored magnetic coils is used. Preliminary experimental results
and some features of the MP are described. The design developed is promisi
ng for the next generation of compact and vertical nuclear MPs. (C) 2001 El
sevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.