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Title: Final focus systems for linear colliders

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OSTI ID:5732012

The final focus system of a linear collider must perform two primary functions, it must focus the two opposing beams so that their transverse dimensions at the interaction point are small enough to yield acceptable luminosity, and it must steer the beams together to maintain collisions. In addition, the final focus system must transport the outgoing beams to a location where they can be recycled or safely dumped. Elementary optical considerations for linear collider final focus systems are discussed, followed by chromatic aberrations. The design of the final focus system of the SLAC Linear Collider (SLC) is described. Tuning and diagnostics and steering to collision are discussed. Most of the examples illustrating the concepts covered are drawn from the SLC, but the principles and conclusions are said to be generally applicable to other linear collider designs as well. 26 refs., 17 figs. (LEW)

Research Organization:
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Menlo Park, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
5732012
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-4479; CONF-840873-8; ON: DE88004905
Resource Relation:
Conference: US summer school on high energy particle accelerators, Batavia, IL, USA, 13 Aug 1984; 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