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Title: Fermilab Tevatron high level rf accelerating systems

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OSTI ID:5317709

Eight tuned rf cavities have been installed and operated in the F0 straight section of the Tevatron. Their mechanical placement along the beam line enables them to be operated for colliding beams as two independent groups of four cavities, group 1-4 accelerating antiprotons and group 5-8 accelerating protons. The only difference is that the spacing between cavities 4 and 5 was increased to stay clear of the F0 colliding point. The cavities can easily be rephased by switching cables in a low-level distribution system (fan-out) so that the full accelerating capability of all eight cavities can be used during fixed target operations. Likewise, the cables from capacitive probes on each cavity gap can be switched to proper lengths and summed in a fan-back system to give an rf signal representing the amplitude and phase as ''seen by the beam,'' separately for protons and antiprotons. Such signals have been used to phase lock the Tevatron to the Main Ring for synchronous transfer.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03000
OSTI ID:
5317709
Report Number(s):
FNAL-TM-1329; CONF-850504-264; ON: DE85017445; TRN: 85-021206
Resource Relation:
Conference: Particle accelerator conference, Vancouver, Canada, 13 May 1985; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English