Overview of LLRF Scope and Development
The LLRF system is responsible for controlling the phase and amplitude of cavities in the linac system. The cost book details the budget for implementing the LLRF system in 155 systems. Adaptations were made to the PEG for delivering and installing the LLRF systems. A schedule outlines the developme
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Overview of PARMELA Simulation Code for Electron Linac Design
PARMELA is an electron linac design code used for macroparticle tracing. It is a flexible program with 40 keywords that define various elements and actions in the input data. The main program controls the logical flow, while the PARDYN subroutine manages particle dynamics calculations. Although acce
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Specific Controls Requirements for p-Linac at GSI Helmholtzzentrum
Explore the specific control requirements for the p-Linac at GSI Helmholtzzentrum, including detailed information on beam energy, design current, RF power, and related devices. Get insights into the overall design, main devices, FAIR primary beam chain, booster operation, and parallel operation exam
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Advancements in Radioisotope Production Using Linear Accelerators for Medical Imaging
Exploring the potential of linear accelerators for producing radioisotopes used in PET imaging, this comprehensive study delves into the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of utilizing linac-based systems. Key considerations include accelerator designs, production yield estimations, and numerical cal
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Tasks of Alignment and Installation in CEPC Project
Tasks involved in the alignment and installation optimization of components in the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC) project include control network construction, component installation, smooth alignment, and addressing any arising problems. The process is crucial for the successful operati
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Enhancing Particle Acceleration in Booster with Permanent Magnet Accumulator Ring
A permanent magnet accumulator ring could revolutionize the Booster facility, benefiting PIP-II/DUNE programs and advancing FNAL toward a large-scale DS program. By integrating the new 1 GeV line within the existing Booster to BNB enclosure, costs and timelines are significantly reduced. The proposa
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ESSnuSB Emmittance Accumulator Meeting Summary
Meeting held on 7/11/2018 to discuss fixing emittances for the Emmittance.ESSnuSB.Accumulator. Various specifications and requirements were considered, including beam properties, target specifications, and beam distribution. Injection methods and pulsing structures for the Linac were also discussed,
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Development of 650 MHz RF Power Systems for PIP-II Linac
The project involves designing and fabricating 325 MHz and 650 MHz RF power systems for PIP-II Linac. Various milestones, including the development of 40 kW RF systems, testing prototypes, and collaboration between RRCAT and Fermilab, are outlined. The high-level goal is to achieve specific power le
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Development of RF Power System for PRAE Linac Project
Development of an RF power system for the PRAE Linac project, involves the support of RF power and RF distribution for SESAME program. The project includes sourcing power for the gun and accelerating structure modulator, construction and testing of modulator components, and simulation of modulator o
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Overview of Electron/Positron Injector Linac Upgrades at KEK
The recent status of the Electron/Positron Injector Linac at KEK, presented by Kazuro Furukawa, highlights the mission to achieve 40 times higher luminosity in the SuperKEKB collider. The upgrades include low emittance, low energy spread injection beams with higher beam current, new high-current pho
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Status of Anthem Flash Linac Project at UNICT
Detailed insights into the Anthem Flash Linac project at UNICT including machine characteristics, source features, shielding calculations, installation site, and potential configurations. Emphasis on radioprotection aspects, primary electron radiation, X-rays, bremsstrahlung field, and shielding req
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ESSnuSB Project - Linac Upgrade for Neutrino Beam Generation
Explore the ESSnuSB project's linac upgrade featuring beam pulsing schemes and modifications, aiming to provide an additional 5 MW of beam power for neutrino generation. The upgrade options, pulse structure, beam parameters at 2.5 GeV, and different pulsing schemes are detailed with images and descr
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SuperKEKB Linac RF Distribution System Upgrades Overview
The SuperKEKB Linac RF Distribution System underwent various upgrades and installations to enhance performance and functionality. These included improvements to the Injector Master Oscillator Phase Shifter, S-band Phase Shifter for DR Downstream, LLRF Control Unit, RF Monitoring systems, and more. A
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Overview of CLIC Main Linac Accelerating Structure Design
Detailed discussion on the RF design constraints, beam dynamics, and structure optimization for the CLIC main linac accelerating structure. The analysis covers parameters such as bunch population, wake suppression, RF breakdown, and surface heating constraints. Additionally, the first generation of
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Evolution of RCS Design and Upgrade Process at Fermilab
The Fermilab accelerators have undergone significant upgrades over the years, with developments such as the 2 GeV Linac, RCS design improvements, and the Snowmass 2.4 MW upgrade with RCS. Key advancements include enhanced beam intensity, better orbit control, and reliability. Various parameter varia
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Electron Beam Analysis and Optimization for RF Linac in Inverse Compton Scattering
This research activity report discusses the analysis and optimization of a 6D phase space electron beam for RF Linac-based Inverse Compton Scattering radiation sources. It covers the SPARC_LAB Thomson Source and ELI-NP GBS, including experiments, simulations, and studies on beam parameters and struc
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Overview of Neutrino Beams in China: MOMENT Study Progress and Potential
The MOMENT study, initiated in 2013 in China, focuses on muon-decay medium baseline neutrino beam facility development. Using a Continuous Wave (CW) proton linac, the project aims to achieve 15 MW beam power for neutrino cross-section measurements and CP phase study. Recent progress includes the suc
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Overview of PERLE Injector Design & ALICE Electron Gun Re-optimisation
The PERLE injector, part of the Powerful Energy Recovery Linac for Experiments (PERLE), operates at 7 MeV injection energy with a bunch charge of 500 pC and a bunch repetition rate of 40.1 MHz. The layout includes a DC photoemission electron gun, bunching and focusing sections, and a superconducting
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ESS Linac Upgrade - Power Requirements and Efficiency Analysis
The ESS Linac upgrade led by Chief Engineer Dave McGinnis focuses on enhancing power generation for neutron and neutrino research. Key elements include maximizing duty factor, RF power distribution, and timeline efficiency for ESSnuSB pulses. Challenges such as modulator charging and RF system cooli
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Challenges and Tolerances for Compact Hybrid Ultrafast X-ray Pulse Source
A study on challenges and tolerances for a compact hybrid ultrafast X-ray pulse source based on RF and THz technologies was presented at EACC 2019. The research, funded by the European Research Council and Laserlab-Europe, focused on creating ultrafast X-ray pulses using S-band RF-gun, THz linac, Qu
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Accelerator Upgrade Workshop Summary
Comprehensive analysis of the recent ACE Science Workshop discussions on accelerator upgrades for the LBNF program, including key points on both ACE RCS and ACE Linac approaches, muon collider considerations, high-power targetry R&D needs, technical/performance risks, and proposed next steps for sys
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ESSnuSB Accumulator Work Plan Update
ESSnuSB project involves optimizing the accumulator system for efficient neutron extraction. Proposed changes include pulsing one accumulator four times and adjusting bumpers for faster injection. The linac pulsing frequency and fill time considerations are also discussed. The accumulator lattice de
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Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques and Modalities Overview
This document presents Supplement 176 focusing on second-generation radiotherapy techniques and modalities. It introduces new IOD definitions for external beam radiation therapy machines beyond the traditional C-Arm Linac geometry, addressing shortcomings of first-generation radiotherapy workflow re
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