Study of the TT2/TT10 Transfer Line Optics via Transfer Matrix Measurement

Summary A good matching between the optics parameters at the extraction point in the PS ring and those at the injection point in the SPS ring must be performed in order to minimize the emittance bl ow-up of the beams at injection. The TT2/TT10 transfer line optics was modelled and matched using the program package MAD. The model relies on a good knwoledge of the calibration curves for the quadru poles and might be hampered by hardware errors e.g. inter-turn coil shorts. In order to verify the calibration curves and tet the absence of hardware faults, the sine-like component of the transfer ma trix has been meassured deflecting the beam by means of dipole correctors. The results of the measurement were found in good agreement with those obtained from the MAD model.