Philip Burrows

Abstract:

Two experimental detectors working in a push-pull mode has been considered for the Interaction Region of the International Linear Collider [1]. The push-pull mode of operation sets specific requirements and challenges for many systems of detector and machine, in particular for the IR magnets, for the cryogenics and alignment system, for beamline shielding, for detector design and overall integration, and so on. These challenges and the identified conceptual solutions discussed in the paper intend to form a draft of the Interface Document which will be developed further in the nearest future. The authors of the present paper include the organizers and conveners of working groups of the workshop on engineering design of interaction region IRENG07 [2], the leaders of the IR Integration within Global Design Effort Beam Delivery System, and the representatives from each detector concept submitting the Letters Of Intent.

Abstract:

We describe the adaptation of a Feedback On Nanosecond Timescales (FONT) system for the final focus test beam line ATF2 at KEK. This system is located in the ATF2 extraction line, and is mainly conceived for cancellation of transverse jitter positions originated in the damping ring and by the extraction kickers. This jitter correction is performed by means of a combination of feed-forward (FF) and fast-feedback (FB) beam stabilisation. We define optimal positions for the kicker and BPM pairs of the FONT FF/FB system, and estimate the required kicker performance and BPM resolutions. Moreover simulation results are presented.

Abstract:

The design luminosity for the future linear colliders is very demanding and challenging. Beam-based feedback systems will be required to achieve the necessary beam-beam stability and steer the two beams into collision. In particular we have studied the luminosity performance improvement by intra-train beam-based feedback systems for position and angle corrections at the interaction point. We have set up a simulation model which introduces different machine imperfections and can be applied to both the International Linear Collider (ILC) and the Compact Linear Collider (CLIC).

Abstract:

Integrated simulations are important to assess the reliability of the luminosity performance of the future linear colliders. In this paper we present multi-bunch tracking simulation results for the International Linear Collider (ILC) from the start of the linac to the interaction point. The tracking along the linac and the beam delivery system is done using the code PLACET. This code allows us to introduce cavity wakefield effects, element misalignment errors and ground motion. Static beam based alignment of the linac is also considered. The luminosity and beam-beam parameters are calculated using the code GUINEA-PIG. In the framework of the Feedback On Nano-second Timescales (FONT) project, we describe and simulate an updated fast intra-train feedback system in order to correct for luminosity degradation mainly due to high frequency ground motion.