Abstract :
A multipurpose coherent instability simulation code has been written, documented, and released for use. TRANFT (tran-eff-tee) uses fast Fourier transforms to model transverse wakefields, transverse detuning wakes and longitudinal wakefields in a computationally efficient way. Dual harmonic RF allows for the study of enhanced synchrotron frequency spread. When coupled with chromaticity, the theoretically challenging but highly practical post head-tail regime is open to study. Detuning wakes allow for transverse space charge forces in low energy hadron beams, and a switch allowing for radiation damping makes the code useful for electrons.
Keywords :
Fourier transforms; accelerator RF systems; particle beam stability; space charge; synchrotrons; wakefield accelerators; Fourier transforms; coherent instability simulation code; dual harmonic RF; low energy hadron beams; particle beam bunch; radiation damping; synchrotron frequency; transverse space charge forces; wakefields; Computational modeling; Damping; Electron beams; Fast Fourier transforms; Quantum mechanics; Radio frequency; Space charge; Switches; Synchrotrons; Voltage;