Space charge studies of a 1 gev isochronous non-scaling ffag proton driver
IPAC 2011 - 2nd International Particle Accelerator Conference (2011) 2715-2717
Abstract:
The production of very high power proton drivers in the 10 MW range is a considerable challenge to the accelerator community. Non-scaling FFAGs have gained interest in this field, as they may be able to provide smaller, cheaper accelerators than existing options. The recent development of an isochronous non-scaling FFAG is a promising advance, but must be shown to have stable beam dynamics in the presence of space charge. Simulations of this design are presented and the implications for future space charge studies discussed. Copyright © 2011 by IPAC'11/EPS-AG.EFFECTS OF ALIGNMENT ERRORS IN PROTON NON-SCALING FFAG ACCELERATORS
International Journal of Modern Physics A World Scientific Publishing 26:10n11 (2011) 1842-1851
Engaging schools and the public with accelerator physics
IPAC 2010 - 1st International Particle Accelerator Conference (2010) 118-120
Abstract:
Accelerator physics is often viewed as a difficult subject to communicate to schools and the public. The Accelerate! project, initiated in the UK in 2008, engages audiences with accelerator physics through a 45-minute live, interactive demonstration show, using basic physics demonstrations to explain the science of particle accelerators and what they are used for. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from all areas and demand for the show is very high, with over 3000 students involved in the first year of running. The program is also contributing to the science communication skills of physics graduate students. I discuss how to portray basic accelerator concepts through easy to access demonstrations and initial results of audience evaluation of the show.Error study of a novel non-linear, nonscaling FFAG
IPAC 2010 - 1st International Particle Accelerator Conference (2010) 555-557
Abstract:
A novel nonlinear, nonscaling FFAG ring has been designed for proton and ion acceleration [1]. It can be used for proton and carbon therapy as well as a proton driver for various facilities such as a high intensity neutrino factory. The machine has novel features including variable energy extraction and a high repetition rate of about 1 kHz. Taking as an example the PAMELA proton ring, under study at the John Adams Institute in Oxford, we present results of an error study. A calculation of alignment tolerance is made, in which the effects of translational misalignments of the triplet magnets are included. The effect of misalignments on the dynamic aperture of the machine is investigated.Orbit correction in a non-scaling FFAG
IPAC 2010 - 1st International Particle Accelerator Conference (2010) 4334-4336