Development of a Triton Source at Florida State University

We are developing a unique triton beam capability that will allow one to perform nuclear physics experiments in regular kinematics at the John D Fox accelerator laboratory (Florida State University), in collaboration with the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We have installed a dedicated Multi-SNICS source to produce triton beams using Titanium tritide cathodes. We have also successfully loaded titanium cones with protium and deuterium to test titanium absorption of hydrogen; and the source's output in preparation for tritium loading. In this talk, I will discuss the loading technique, safety precautions, initial deuteron beam intensities, plans, and availability.