Philip Burrows

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.

Abstract:

We present results obtained with the T-488 experiment at SLAC Endstation A (ESA). A material model of the ILC extraction-line design was assembled and installed in ESA. The module includes materials representing the mask, beamline calorimeter, and first extraction quadrupole, encompassing a stripline interaction-point feedback system beam position monitor (BPM). The SLAC high-energy electron beam was used to irradiate the module in order to mimic the electromagnetic (EM) backgrounds expected in the ILC interaction region. The impact upon the performance of the feedback BPM was measured, and compared with detailed simulations of its expected response. ©2007 IEEE.

Abstract:

Experiment T-488 at SLAC, End Station A recorded distorted BPM voltage signals and an accurate simulation of these signals was performed. Geant simulations provided the energy and momentum spectrum of the incident spray and secondary emissions, and a method via image charges was used to convert particle momenta and number density into BPM stripline currents. Good agreement was achieved between simulated and measured signals. Further simulation of experiment T-488 with incident beam on axis and impinging on a thin radiator predicted minimal impact due to secondary emission. By extension to worst case conditions expected at the ILC, simulations showed that background hits on BPM striplines would have a negligible impact on the accuracy of beam position measurements and hence the operation of the FONT feedback system. ©2007 IEEE.