MPI, Muenchen, Germany
MPI-P, München, Germany
Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Physics, London, United Kingdom
STFC/RAL, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom
STFC/RAL/ASTeC, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom
Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Physics, London, United Kingdom
The international Muon Ionisation Cooling Experiment (MICE) is designed to provide a proof of principle of ionisation cooling to reduce the muon beam phase space at a future Neutrino Factory and Muon Collider. The MICE Muon Beam is generated by the decay of pions produced by dipping a cylindrical titanium target into the proton beam of the 800 MeV ISIS synchrotron at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, U.K. Studies of the particle rate in the MICE Muon Beamline and its relationship to induced beam loss in ISIS are presented, using data taken in Summer 2010. Using time-of-flight to perform particle identification estimates of muon rates are presented and related to induced beam loss.
Oxford University, Physics Department, Oxford, Oxon, United Kingdom
Fermilab, Batavia, USA
Muons, Inc, Batavia, USA
Muons, Inc, Batavia, USA
Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
A new generation of large-area, low cost time-of-flight detectors with time resolutions ≤ 10 ps and space resolutions ≤ 1 mm is being developed for use in nuclear and particle physics experiments, as well as for medical and industrial applications. Such detectors can serve as the basis for measuring momenta without requiring measurement of curvature in magnetic fields. Factors affecting measurement accuracy and simulation results are presented.
Muons, Inc, Batavia, USA
JLAB, Newport News, Virginia, USA
The Neutrino Factory baseline design involves a complex chain of accelerators including a single-pass linac, two recirculating linacs and an FFAG. The first linac follows the capture and bunching section and accelerates the muons from about 244 to 900 MeV. It must accept a high emittance beam about 30 cm wide with a 10% energy spread. This linac uses counterwound, shielded superconducting solenoids and 201 MHz superconducting cavities. Simulations have been carried out using several codes including Zgoubi, OptiM, GPT, and G4beamline, both to determine the optics and to estimate the radiation loads on the elements due to beam loss and muon decay.
UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
It is widely believed that a neutrino factory would deliver unparallel performance in studying neutrino mixing and would provide tremendous sensitivity to new physics in the neutrino sector. Here we will describe and simulate the front-end of the neutrino factory system, which plays critical role in determining the number of muons that can be accepted by the downstream accelerators. In this system, a proton bunch on a target creates secondaries that drift into a capture transport channel. A sequence of rf cavities forms the resulting muon beams into strings of bunches of differing energies, aligns the bunches to nearly equal central energies, and initiates ionization cooling. For this, the muon beams are transported through sections containing high-gradient cavities and strong focusing solenoids. In this paper we present results of optimization and variation studies toward obtaining the maximum number of muons for a neutrino factory by using a compact transport channel.
Stratakis et al. Phys. Rev. ST Accel. Beams 14, 011001 (2011).
UNED, Madrid, Spain
SPIRAL2 facility is expected to produce 5mA of deuterons at 40 MeV. A beam dump device (BD) has been designed to stop the beam. In this paper we assess the residual dose rates (RDR) in the BD room during beam-off phases. MCNPX was used to deal with deuterons transport and production and transport of secondary neutrons. Deuteron and neutron induced activation were computed using ACAB* and EAF2007. Decay gammas were transported using MCNPX to compute RDR. Dose rates at cooling times up to one year are presented, showing that it is mainly due to BD copper induced activation. The uncertainties in the results can be attributed to: i) the reliability of the d-Cu activation cross sections reactions, ii) the computational approach used to assess the neutron source. The troublesome radioisotopes from d-Cu and their formation reactions were identified. EAF2007 cross sections for these reactions were compared with the available experimental data. Regarding the computational approach to determine the neutron source from d-Cu interactions two options were used: i) built-in nuclear models of MCNPX, ii) TENDL** and MCUNED***. The available experimental data were used for benchmarking.
* J. Sanz et al. ACAB. User’s manual NEA-1839 (2009)
** A.J. Koning et al. TENDL2008 http://www.talys.eu/tendl-2008/
*** P.Sauvan et al. Nucl. Instr.and Meth. A 614 (2010)3 323-330.
Fermilab, Batavia, USA
Fermilab, Batavia, USA
Fermilab, Batavia, USA
SLAC, Menlo Park, California, USA
We have been developing an X-band cryogenic RF material testing system since 2005. By measuring the Q of a hemispherical cavity with the material sample at is flat interchangeable bottom, the system is capable to characterize the surface resistance of different materials at the temperature of 3-300K, as well as the quenching RF magnetic field of the superconducting samples at different temperatures. Using a SLAC X-band 50 MW klystron, the system can measure the quenching H-field of up to 300mT under current setup, with the possibility of further enhancement by changing the RF distribution configuration.
DULY Research Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA
Marx modulators, promising higher efficiency, longer lifetime and reduced cost compared with existing hard tube modulator options, are under intensive research. In this article, we describe the progress of work on our voltage droop compensation scheme for a Marx modulator. Experimental results on a compensation circuit at moderate voltage are presented.
SLAC, Menlo Park, California, USA
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
FRIB, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
The coils of the first quadrupole in the fragment separator region of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) must withstand an intense level of radiation and accommodate a very high heat load. Magnets produced with High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) are especially suitable in such an environment. The proposed design employs second generation (2G) HTS, permitting operation at ~50K. The engineering considerations this design are summarized. The goal has been to engineer a compact, readily producible magnet with a warm bore and yoke, made from radiation-resistant materials, capable of operating within the heat load limit, whose four double-layered coils will be adequately restrained under high radial Lorentz forces. Results of ANSYS finite element thermal and structural analyses of the coil clamping system are presented. Coil winding, lead routing and splicing, magnet assembly as well as remote tunnel installation/removal considerations are factored into this design and will also be discussed.
UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
PU, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Particle Beam Lasers, Inc., Northridge, California, USA
A study of energy deposition within superconducting coils of a 4 MW target station for a neutrino factory or muon collider is presented. Using the MARS code, we simulate the energy deposition within the environment surrounding the target. The radiation is produced by interactions of intense proton beams with a free liquid mercury jet. We study the influence of different shielding materials and shielding configurations on the energy deposition in the superconducting coils of the target/capture system. We also examine energy depositions for alternative configurations that allow more space for shielding, thus providing more protection for the superconducting coils.
FHNW, Windisch, Switzerland
In particle accelerators, the magnet power supply system (controller, power stage and magnet) normally has a higher system order (>5). An exact model, representing the behavior of such a system, would be very helpful for an optimal control. For the control, the engineers are mainly not interested in the analytic model, which shows the exact internal mechanisms of the physical system, but, in a model describing the I/O behavior. Moreover, since the real elements do not exactly correspond to the design values, it is desirable to model the power supply system by means of system identification from measured properties. For that, a subspace based identification method is applied, which yields the observer for the self-optimizing high dynamic control of magnet power supplies at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The only inputs the identification needs are the measured DC-link voltage, the magnet voltage and the magnet current. With that it calculates a corresponding state space model for the system. The whole process is done automatically and in situ, which is a practical and meaningful approach to obtain the exact system information for control design.
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
A research and development work is on going toward the upgrade of the RHIC Injection Fast Kicker System. We report here the proposed nano-second pulse generator, the initial test result, the options of the deflector design, injection pattern, and the benefit to the future RHIC programs.
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
In order to cool the superconducting magnets in RHIC, its helium refrigerator distributes 4.5 K helium throughout the tunnel via a series of distribution and return lines. The worst case for failure would be a release from the magnet distribution line, which operates at 3.5 to 4.5 atmospheres and contains the energized magnet bus. Should the bus insulation system fail or an electrical connection open, there is the potential for releasing up to 70 MJoules of stored energy. Studies were done to determine release rate of the helium and the resultant reduction in O2 concentration in the RHIC tunnel and service buildings. Equipment and components were also reviewed for reliability and the effects of 10 years of operations. Modifications were made to reduce the likelihood of failure and to reduce the amount of helium gas that could be released into tunnels and service buildings while personnel are present. This paper describes the issues reviewed, the steps taken, and remaining work to be done to reduce the hazards.
ANL, Argonne, USA
This paper compares calculated on-axis fields for short- period superconducting undulators (SCUs) using Nb3Sn superconductor with two different insulation thicknesses, 0.02 mm and 0.05 mm. When the insulated conductor diameter remained the same, the on-axis fields using the thinner insulation were higher by about 8 – 15% for a period range of 15 – 10 mm. When the conductor diameters with the thicker insulation were made larger than the conductors with the thinner insulation, the differences were reduced to be about 6 – 12%.
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
STFC/RAL, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom
UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
ORNL, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
SUNY SB, Stony Brok, New York, USA
PU, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Particle Beam Lasers, Inc., Northridge, California, USA
The concept for a muon-production system for a muon collider or neutrino factory calls for an intense 4-MW-class proton beam impinging upon a free-flowing mercury jet immersed in a 20-T solenoid field. This system is challenging in many aspects, including magnetohydrodynamics of the mercury jet subject to disruption by the proton beam, strong intermagnetic forces, and the intense thermal loads and substantial radiation damage to the magnet coils due to secondary particles from the target. Studies of these issues are ongoing, with a sketch of their present status given here.
AES, Medford, NY, USA
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
Over a dozen CESR-B Type SRF cryomodules have been implemented in advanced accelerators around the world. The cryomodule incorporates a niobium cavity operating in liquid helium at approximately 1.2 bar and at 4.5 K, and therefore, is subjected to a differential pressure of 1.2 bar to the beam vacuum. Over the past few decades niobium RRR values have increased, as manufacturing processes have improved, resulting in higher purity niobium and improved thermal properties. Along with these increases may come a decrease of yield strength, therefore, prior designs such as CESR-B, must be evaluated at the newer strength levels when using the newer high purity niobium. In addition to this the DOE directive 10CFR851 requires all DOE laboratories to provide a level of safety equivalent to that of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes. The goal of this work was to analyze the CESR-B Type cavity and compare the results to ASME pressure vessel criteria and where necessary modify the design to meet the code criteria.
BNL, Upton, Long Island, New York, USA
Using the electromagnetic simulation code ECHO, we have found* a simple phenomenological formula that accurately describes the loss factor for short bunches traversing an axisymmetric tapered collimator. In this paper, we consider tapered collimators with elliptical cross-section and use the GdfidL code to calculate the loss factor dependence on the geometric parameters for short bunches. The results for both axisymmetric and elliptical collimators are discussed.
* A. Blednykh and S. Krinsky, Phys. Rev. ST-AB 13, 064401 (2010).
ORNL, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
ANL, Argonne, USA
Beam waveguide (BWG) geometry with two longitudinally uniform concave reflectors can support quasi-optical transverse resonances of electromagnetic waves and longitudinal power transmission. The quasi-optical resonance in BWG can be treated as a Gaussian beam. The BWG are often known to have high Q-factors while operating in higher order modes. The latest interests on these beam waveguides are the application for microwave or millimeter wave undulators for synchrotron radiation. The general properties of the BWG are discussed with the field solutions and dispersion properties derived with elliptical beam waveguides approximation. Potential applications of BWG for supporting circularly polarized wave are discussed.
UMiss, University, Mississippi, USA
Tech-X, Boulder, Colorado, USA
LBNL, Berkeley, California, USA
Significant progress has been made in recent years in R&D towards a neutrino factory and muon collider. The U.S. Muon Accelerator Program (MAP) has been formed recently to expedite the R&D efforts. This talk will review the US MAP R&D programs for a neutrino factory and muon collider. Muon ionization cooling research is the key element of the program. The first muon ionization cooling demonstration experiment, MICE (Muon Ionization Cooling Experiment) is under construction now at RAL (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory) in UK. Status of MICE as well as the U.S. contribution to MICE will be presented.
University of Pune, Pune, India
Shivaji University, Nanomaterials Reasearch Laboratory, Kolhapur, India
BINP SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
STFC/RAL/ASTeC, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom
Fermilab, Batavia, USA
IIT, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The function of the Neutrino Factory front end is to reduce the energy spread and size of the muon beam to a manageable level that will allow reasonable throughput to subsequent system components. Since the Neutrino Factory is a tertiary machine (protons to pions to muons), there is an issue of large background from the pion-producing target. The implications of energy deposition in the front end lattice for the Neutrino Factory are addressed. Several approaches to mitigating the effect are proposed and discussed, including proton absorbers, chicanes, beam collimation, and shielding.