Abstract
The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) has been operating since the first neutrons were produced on April 29, 2006. During the last several years the beam energy has been methodically ramped-up and outlying issues solved to improve system reliability. During the beam studies a temperature dependency has been discovered with the Low-Level Radio Frequency (LLRF) systems. The effect is small but readily observable as increased beam losses. The temperature dependence has been studied both in the accelerator and in the laboratory and the sensitive components identified. A prototype solution that replaces the temperature dependant components of the LLRF System has been designed and is in initial testing. Preliminary results of the laboratory tests have been encouraging. Accelerator tests are planned after installation during the December 2010 maintenance cycle.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 259-261 |
Number of pages | 3 |
State | Published - 2011 |
Event | 25th International Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2010 - Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan Duration: Sep 12 2010 → Sep 17 2010 |
Conference
Conference | 25th International Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2010 |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Tsukuba, Ibaraki |
Period | 09/12/10 → 09/17/10 |