| Title |
Optimization of Particle Accelerators (oPAC) |
| Authors |
- C.P. Welsch
Cockcroft Institute, Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- C.P. Welsch
The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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| Abstract |
The optimization of the performance of any particle accelerator critically depends on an in-depth understanding of the beam dynamics, powerful simulation tools and beam diagnostics, as well as a control and data acquisition system that links all the above. The oPAC consortium has carried out collaborative research into these areas, with the aim to optimize the performance of present and future accelerators that lie at the heart of many research infrastructures. The network brought together research centers, universities, and industry partners to jointly train 23 researchers in this interdisciplinary field. This contribution presents selected research highlights from the network's scientific work packages: results from beam dynamics simulations into upgrade scenarios for the LHC and the 3rd generation light sources ALBA and SOLEIL; use of a cryogenic current comparator for low intensity ion beams; advanced beam loss monitors operating in cryogenic environments; and a laser-wire beam profile monitor for H⁻ beams. Finally, it discusses how an open source control system based on a relational database using a dynamic library loader can help enhance overall facility operation.
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| Funding |
This project has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 289485. |
| Paper |
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| Conference |
IPAC2016, Busan, Korea |
| Series |
International Particle Accelerator Conference (7th) |
| Proceedings |
Link to full IPAC2016 Proccedings |
| Session |
Poster Session |
| Date |
09-May-16 16:00–18:00 |
| Main Classification |
06 Beam Instrumentation, Controls, Feedback and Operational Aspects |
| Sub Classification |
T03 Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation |
| Keywords |
simulation, controls, diagnostics, network, synchrotron |
| Publisher |
JACoW, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Editors |
Christine Petit-Jean-Genaz (CERN, Geneva, Switzerland); Dong Eon Kim (PAL, Pohang, Republic of Korea); Kyung Sook Kim (PAL, Pohang, Republic of Korea); In Soo Ko (POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea); Volker RW Schaa (GSI, Darmstadt, Germany) |
| ISBN |
978-3-95450-147-2 |
| Published |
June 2016 |
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