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Linear Vlasov Analysis for Stability of a Bunched Beam
We study the linearized Vlasov equation for a bunched beam subject to an arbitrary wake function. Following Oide and Yokoya, the equation is reduced to an integral equation expressed in angle-action coordinates of the distorted potential well. Numerical solution of the equation as a formal eigenvalue problem leads to difficulties, because of singular eigenmodes from the incoherent spectrum. We rephrase the equation so that it becomes non-singular in the sense of operator theory, and has only regular solutions for coherent modes. We report on a code that finds thresholds of instability by detecting zeros of the determinant of the system as they enter the upper-half frequency plane, upon increase of current. Results are compared with a time-domain integration of the nonlinear Vlasov equation with a realistic wake function for the SLC damping rings. There is close agreement between the two calculations.
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Deflection of GeV particle beams by channeling in bent crystal planes of constant curvature
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Self-consistent computation of electromagnetic fields and phase space densities for particles on curved planar orbits
We discuss our progress on the self-consistent calculation of the 4D phase space density (PSD) and electromagnetic fields in a Vlasov-Maxwell formulation. We emphasize coherent synchrotron radiation (CSR) from arbitrary curved planar orbits, with shielding from the vacuum chamber, but space charge forces are naturally included. Our focus on the Vlasov equation will provide simulations with lower numerical/statistical noise than standard PIC methods, and will allow the study of issues such as emittance degradation and microbunching due to space charge and CSR in bunch compressors. The fields excited by the bunch are computed in the lab frame from a new double integral formula. The field formula is derived from retarded potentials by changes of variables. It is singularity-free and requires no computation of retarded times. Ultimately, the Vlasov equation will be integrated in beam frame coordinates using our method of local characteristics. As an important intermediate step, we have developed a "self-consistent Monte Carlo algorithm", and a corresponding parallel code. This gives an accurate representation of the source and will help in understanding the PSD support. In addition we have (1) studied carefully a 2D phase space Vlasov analogue and (2) derived an improved expression of the field of a 1D charge/current distribution which accounts for the interference of different bends and other effects usually neglected. Bunch compressors will be emphasized.
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Summary of Coherent Theory and Simulations Session
There were two types of talks which we attempt to summarize. Section 2 discusses the analytical talks and Section 3 the simulation talks. We hope that at least our summary will have the flavor of the session and serve as a reasonable pointer to papers in the proceedings and elsewhere. We take this opportunity to thank the participants of this session for making it an interesting one. The major emphasis in this session was on codes and we have tried to give an overview of basic computational strategies in Section 3 before highlighting the talks.
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COMPARISON OF 1D AND 2D CSR MODELS WITH APPLICATION TO THE FERMI @ ELETTRA BUNCH COMPRESSORS
We compare our 2D mean field (Vlasov-Maxwell) treatment of coherent synchrotron radiation (CSR) effects with 1D approximations of the CSR force which are commonly implemented in CSR codes. In our model we track particles in 4D phase space and calculate 2D forces [1]. The major cost in our calculation is the computation of the 2D force. To speed up the computation and improve 1D models we also investigate approximations to our exact 2D force. As an application, we present numerical results for the Fermi{at}Elettra first bunch compressor with the configuration described in [1].
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Progress on a Vlasov Treatment of Coherent Synchrotron Radiation from Arbitrary Planar Orbits
We report on our progress in the development of a fully self-consistent Vlasov treatment of coherent synchrotron radiation (CSR) effects on particle bunches traveling on arbitrary planar orbits. First we outline our Vlasov approach and the approximation we are currently studying. Then we discuss recent numerical results for a benchmark model studied extensively with codes by several authors.
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Background rates in silicon detectors used in uranium calorimeters
Abstract Ion-implanted silicon diode detectors have been used to establish counting rates from radioactive decays of uranium. The measurements allow the estimation of background counting rates in uranium-silicon calorimeters used in high energy physics experiments.
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Punch-through currents and floating strip potentials in silicon detectors
Punch-through currents flowing between adjacent p/sup +/ strips on the surface of silicon microstrip drift detectors have been observed. Measurements of the floating strip potential have shown that a p/sup +/ strip acquires a voltage such that the punch-through current and the leakage current are equal and opposite. The factors influencing the threshold for the punch-through effect have been compared with a simple computer model, and the predicted variation with the interstrip gap is found to be in reasonable agreement with measured values for a variety of detectors. >
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CP Violation Results from D0
We present results on CP violation from approximately 2.8 fb^{-1} of data collected by the D0 Experiment at the Fermilab Tevatron. The results presented are: (i) an improved measurement of the B_s^0 CP-violating phase from a flavor-tagged analysis of B_s^0 --> J/\psi \phi decays; (ii) a search for direct CP violation in B^{+-} --> J/\psi K^{+-} (\pi^{+-}) decays from a measurement of the charge asymmetry A_{CP}(B^{+-} --> J/\psi K^{+-}); and (iii) a search for indirect CP violation from searches for anomalous charge asymmetries in semileptonic B_s^0 decays.
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Evaluation of prototype silicon drift detectors
Abstract Silicon drift detectors, of two elementary designs, have been fabricated and tested using β electrons and light pulses. Drift of electrons within the detectors has been observed over distances up to about 8 mm with high efficiency. Results are presented, some of which identify important design parameters of such devices.
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A silicon drift photodiode
A low-capacitance photodiode based on the principle of the solid-state drift chamber has been constructed and tested. The device is based on a cellular design with an anode at the center of each of five cells, allowing electrons liberated by ionization to drift up to 1 mm to the readout strip. Two designs were produced with p/sup +/ implant widths of 75 mu m and 85 mu m, respectively, using n-type material of 3.5-k Omega -cm resistivity. The opposite surface is a uniform p-type implant, features matching those of the other surface, and is unmetallized to ensure good photosensitivity. Results on the performance of the detector, including leakage current, capacitance, and drift properties, are presented and compared with simulation results. >