Latest Achievements at SLAC - October 2023
SLAC has achieved significant milestones including first light from the SXR and HXR undulators, advancements in accelerator technology, and notable performance metrics for their FEL systems. Special thanks were extended to the LCLS-II collaboration for their hard work. The high repetition rate at LC
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Understanding Magnetic Shielding Considerations for 3.9 GHz Cavities
This document discusses Q and magnetic shielding considerations for 3.9 GHz cavities used in the LCLS-II project, highlighting the unique behavior observed in nitrogen-treated cavities. The study delves into the improved Q values and field dependence of quality factors, challenging traditional niobi
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Some Fermi News from Lab Status Meetings - Updates and Reports - January 2017
Updates from the recent TD/MSD/M&A Group Meeting on January 26, 2017, covering incidents, accelerator operations, future schedules, and important updates on various projects like MicroBooNE, MINERvA, NOvA, SeaQuest, g-2, LZ, and more. The report also includes notes on computing operations, LCLS-II d
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Bayesian Optimization at LCLS Using Gaussian Processes
Bayesian optimization is being used at LCLS to tune the Free Electron Laser (FEL) pulse energy efficiently. The current approach involves a tradeoff between human optimization and numerical optimization methods, with Gaussian processes providing a probabilistic model for tuning strategies. Prior mea
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