Lorentz force detuning analysis of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerating cavities.
- Russell R.
- Kay Yuri
- Gianluigi
- Kirk
- Kurt
- Ronald M.
The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) project incorporates a superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) accelerator for the final section of the pulsed mode linac. Cavities with geometrical {beta} values of {beta}=0.61 and {beta}=0.81 are utilized in the SRF section, and are constructed out of thin-walled niobium with stiffener rings welded between the cells near the iris. The welded titanium helium vessel and tuner assembly restrains the cavity beam tubes. Cavities with {beta} values less than one have relatively steep and flat side-walls making the cavities susceptible to Lorentz force detuning. In addition, the pulsed RF induces cyclic Lorentz pressures that mechanically excite the cavities, producing a dynamic Lorentz force detuning different from a continuous RF system. The amplitude of the dynamic detuning for a given cavity design is a function of the mechanical damping, stiffness of the tuner/helium vessel assembly, RF pulse profile, and the RF pulse rate. This paper presents analysis and testing results to date, and indicates areas where more investigation is required.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 975742
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-01-5095; TRN: US1006772
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Submitted to: The 10th Workshop on Radio Frequency Superconductivity, September 8, 2001, Tsukuba City, Japan.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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