Author: Shishlo, A.P.
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MOIOC03 Model and Beam Based Setup Procedures for a High Power Hadron Superconducting Linac 41
 
  • A.P. Shishlo
    ORNL, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
 
  This presentation will review methods for experimental determination of optimal operational set points in a multi-cavity superconducting high power hadron linac. A typical tuning process, including establishing correct acceleration profile and RMS bunch size matching, is based on comparison between measured data and the results of simulations from envelope, single and multi-particle models. Presence of significant space charge effects requires simulation and measurement of bunch dynamics in 3 dimensions to ensure low loss beam transport. This is especially difficult in a superconducting linac where use of interceptive diagnostics is usually restricted because of the risk of SRF cavity surface contamination. The procedures discussed here are based on non-interceptive diagnostics such as beam position monitors and laser wires, and conventional diagnostics devices such as wire scanners and bunch shape monitors installed outside the superconducting linac. The longitudinal Twiss analysis based on the BPM signals will be described. The superconducting SNS linac tuning experience will be used to demonstrate problems and their solution for real world linac tune-up procedures.  
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MOPP114 SNS Linac Upgrade Plans for the Second Target Station 320
MOPOL06   use link to see paper's listing under its alternate paper code  
 
  • J. Galambos, D.E. Anderson, M.P. Howell, S.-H. Kim, M.A. Plum, A.P. Shishlo
    ORNL, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
  • M.E. Middendorf
    ORNL RAD, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
 
  Funding: ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 for the U.S. Department of Energy.
The Second Target Station (STS) upgrade for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) proposes the addition of a short pulse, long wavelength neutron scattering station. In order to provide world-class intensity at the additional station, the SNS linac beam power capability is doubled, to 2.8 MW. This will be accommodated by a 30% increase in the beam energy to 1.3 GeV and a 50% increase in beam current. The beam energy increase will be provided by the addition of 7 additional cyro-modules and supporting RF equipment in space provided during the original SNS construction. The beam current increase will be provided by improved ion source and a reduced chopping fraction, and will require increases in the RF and high voltage modulator systems to accommodate the additional beam loading. Initial plans will be presented. The proposed linac upgrade path will be described.