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Title: A preliminary assessment of the electron cloud effect for the FNALmain injector upgrade

Journal Article · · New Journal of Physics

We present results from a preliminary assessment, via computer simulations, of the electron-cloud density for the FNAL Main Injector upgrade at injection energy. Assuming a peak value for secondary emission yield {delta}{sub max} = 1.3, we find a threshold value of the bunch population, N{sub b,th} {approx_equal} 1.25 x 10{sup 11}, beyond which the electron-cloud density {rho}{sub e} reaches a steady-state level that is {approx}10{sup 4} times larger than for N{sub b} < N{sub b,th}, essentially neutralizing the beam, and leading to a tune shift {approx}0.05. Our investigation is limited to a field-free region and to a dipole magnet region, both of which yield similar results for both N{sub b,th} and the steady-state value of {rho}{sub e}. Possible dynamical effects from the electron cloud on the beam, such as emittance growth and instabilities, remain to be investigated separately.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director. Office of Science. Office of High EnergyPhysics
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
900701
Report Number(s):
LBNL-57634-JArt; R&D Project: 455301; BnR: KA1501020; TRN: US0702369
Journal Information:
New Journal of Physics, Vol. 8; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 2006
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English