Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements

The non-linear beam dynamics of a circular accelerator, such as the Large Hadron Collider, can have a significant impact on its operation. In order to avoid limitations on the performance reach of the accelerator, and ensure machine protection, it is vital that the beam dynamics are well understood...

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Autor principal: Ewen, Hamish Maclean
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: 2014
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1951379
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description The non-linear beam dynamics of a circular accelerator, such as the Large Hadron Collider, can have a significant impact on its operation. In order to avoid limitations on the performance reach of the accelerator, and ensure machine protection, it is vital that the beam dynamics are well understood and controlled. This thesis presents the results of studies of non-linear beam dynamics undertaken on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, during the 2010 to 2013 period. It sets out to quantify the understanding of the non-linear beam dynamics through the comparison of beam-based measurements to simulation, and where able and appropriate seeks to explain deviations of measurement from the model, and define corrections for relevant aspects of the dynamics. The analyses presented in this thesis represent considerable advances in the understanding of the LHC beam dynamics which should allow for an improved operation of the machine in the coming years.
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spelling cern-19513792019-09-30T06:29:59Zhttp://cds.cern.ch/record/1951379engEwen, Hamish MacleanModelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurementsAccelerators and Storage RingsThe non-linear beam dynamics of a circular accelerator, such as the Large Hadron Collider, can have a significant impact on its operation. In order to avoid limitations on the performance reach of the accelerator, and ensure machine protection, it is vital that the beam dynamics are well understood and controlled. This thesis presents the results of studies of non-linear beam dynamics undertaken on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, during the 2010 to 2013 period. It sets out to quantify the understanding of the non-linear beam dynamics through the comparison of beam-based measurements to simulation, and where able and appropriate seeks to explain deviations of measurement from the model, and define corrections for relevant aspects of the dynamics. The analyses presented in this thesis represent considerable advances in the understanding of the LHC beam dynamics which should allow for an improved operation of the machine in the coming years.CERN-THESIS-2014-135oai:cds.cern.ch:19513792014-10-01T08:57:41Z
spellingShingle Accelerators and Storage Rings
Ewen, Hamish Maclean
Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title_full Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title_fullStr Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title_full_unstemmed Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title_short Modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the LHC from beam-based measurements
title_sort modelling and correction of the non-linear transverse dynamics of the lhc from beam-based measurements
topic Accelerators and Storage Rings
url http://cds.cern.ch/record/1951379
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