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Title Beam loss control on the ISIS synchrotron : simulations, measurements, upgrades
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Abstract The ISIS 800 MeV proton synchrotron presently provides 2.5x1013 protons per pulse at 50 Hz, corresponding to a mean power of 160 kW. A dual harmonic RF system upgrade, now being installed, is expected to increase the intensity and power to about 3.75x1013 ppp and 240 kW respectively. This paper describes work presently underway to understand and optimise beam loss control, which is a dominant factor determining operational performance. The main features of the collimation system are described, and Monte Carlo simulations of the loss control process are used to understand variations of efficiency with beam loss mode (growth rate, plane). Results of simulations are compared with measurements and operational data. Improvements to measurements are also outlined.
Organisation CCLRC , ISIS , ISIS-ACCEL
Keywords synchrotron , Physics , proton , high intensity , beam loss
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Journal Article AIP Conf Proc 693, no. 1 (2003): 154-157. Is in proceedings of: 29th ICFA Advanced Beam Dynamics Workshop on Beam-Halo Dynamics, Diagnostics and Collimation in conjunction with The Beam-Beam Workshop (HALO '03), Montauk, New York, USA, 19-23 May 2003. doi:10.1063/1.1638344 2003