Beam loss and average beam current measurements using a CWCT

F. Stulle, H. Bayle, J. Bergoz, T. Delaviere, L. Dupuy, P. Forck, M. Witthaus, D. Vandeplassche, J. Wu

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    Abstract

    The CWCT is a novel instrument adapted to an accurate average current determination of bunched CW beams or macro pulses. By combining a high-droop current transformer with novel electronics for signal analysis, an output signal bandwidth of DC to about 500 kHz and a current resolution down to the micro-ampere level are achieved. Beam current fluctuations are followed within microseconds, permitting fast detection of beam loss. These characteristics render the CWCT an ideal instrument for HPPAs, for example ADS linacs, and other proton or ion accelerators. We present the CWCT principle and the CWCT performance achieved in beam experiments at UNILAC, GSI.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 29th Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2018
    PublisherJACoW Publishing
    Pages882-885
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9783954501946
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2020
    Event29th International Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2018 - Beijing
    Duration: 16 Sep 201821 Sep 2018

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the 29th Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2018

    Conference

    Conference29th International Linear Accelerator Conference, LINAC 2018
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityBeijing
    Period2018-09-162018-09-21

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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