A method for LEBT automation (low energy beam transport)

Author

Sredniawski, J. ; Solensten, L. ; Schmidt, R. ; Porter, J. ; Ng, Y. ; Lom, C. ; Newman, W.

Author_Institution

Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY, USA

fYear

1993

fDate

17-20 May 1993

Firstpage

2133

Abstract

A generic method of LEBT automatic tuning is under development that can be applied toward any pulsed beam accelerator using a radio frequency quadrupole (RFQ) with an adjustable solenoid-type LEBT. The purpose of this control scheme is to self-optimize the beam transport through the RFQ for any operating condition of the accelerator. This system is useful for an accelerator that operates over a range of currents. For a constant current machine, the system is useful to dynamically correct any drifts with time. This system is being developed on a beamline that uses a dual solenoid LEBT; however, the same system can also be used on a beamline with a single solenoid. This paper describes the mechanical and electrical design of the system and the algorithms used for the tuneup

Keywords

beam handling techniques; particle beam diagnostics; physical instrumentation control; tuning; RFQ; automatic tuning; design; dual solenoid; low energy beam transport; pulsed beam accelerator; radio frequency quadrupole; Algorithm design and analysis; Analog-digital conversion; Automation; Computer displays; Control systems; Magnets; Particle beams; Probes; Solenoids; Wire;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Particle Accelerator Conference, 1993., Proceedings of the 1993

Conference_Location

Washington, DC

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1203-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAC.1993.309245

Filename

309245