First investigation on a two-stage CERN PSB collimation system

Thesis

This thesis investigates the feasibility of a two-stage collimator for the PSB (Proton Synchrotron Booster) at CERN. Simulations of several shapes, sizes and materials were run and the indications from this study are that due to heating concerns either diamond is required for the first stage or a fast kicker would need to be installed to prevent damage in the event of beam loss. Aluminium is also possible with some compromise on performance. The final design would be subject to further simulations on nuclear scattering effects and requires the exact tune to be known; a parameter not yet decided.

Authors: Jackson, P

• Publication date: 2011
• Type of award: MSc by Research
• Level of award: Masters
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: collimation; particle physics; particle accelerators; physics
• Subjects: Particle physics