RF Breakdown and High Gradient Limits

Journal Article · Mon Nov 27 00:00:00 EST 2006 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2409155· OSTI ID:20898692

Norem, J ^[1]

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1. High Energy Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439 (United States)

A number of recent papers describing a model of breakdown and high gradient limits should be directly applicable to all rf and DC applications. Although based on low frequency rf measurements, the model can explain and reproduce the effects of a wide range of variables (B fields, gas pressure, materials, breakdown rate dependence on electric fields, frequency and pulse length, etc.), and also some superconducting rf behavior. Highlights of this program include: the highest accelerating gradients ever recorded, new models of breakdown and high gradient operation that seem to explain all high gradient behavior, and new technology for surface measurement and control.

• OSTI ID: 20898692
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 877, Issue 1; Conference: 12. advanced accelerator concepts workshop, Lake Geneva, WI (United States), 10-15 Jul 2006; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2409155; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
ACCELERATORS
BREAKDOWN
ELECTRIC FIELDS
OPERATION
PULSES
RF SYSTEMS