Transient beam-loading detection in an SNS cavity - Simulations and initial measurements

Y. Zhang, I. E. Campisi, C. Deibele, J. Galambos, S. D. Henderson, H. Ma, Y. Kang, J. Wilson

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Beam phase measurement based on the detection of a transient beam-loading signal in a SC cavity has the potential to become a very fast linac tune-up technique, especially for an electron linac, as it may precisely set up the cavity's synchronous phase. A large signal-to-noise ratio is critical in the development of a transient detector technique. This paper discusses the study of a transient detector in the Spallation Neutron Source proton linac and the major challenge for this method: stochastic noise in the rf system, which reduces the precision and increases the time needed for accurate phase measurement. Using simulation studies with a beam-cavity model, signal measurement with the Low-Level RF system, and the experiment with prototype detectors, we analyzed the influence of noise on phase measurement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE Particle Accelerator Conference, PAC07
Pages2517-2519
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Particle Accelerator Conference, PAC07 - Albuquerque, NM, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2007Jun 29 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Particle Accelerator Conference

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Particle Accelerator Conference, PAC07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlbuquerque, NM
Period06/25/0706/29/07

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Transient beam-loading detection in an SNS cavity - Simulations and initial measurements'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this