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Optimization of the collapsing time of the separation bumps and foreseen ramping test

Optimization of the collapsing time of the separation bumps and foreseen ramping test. S. White, H. Burkhardt. The LHC crossing scheme. Magnets characteristics (D. Nisbet). In red are the actual settings. Optimization of the nominal collision scheme.

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Optimization of the collapsing time of the separation bumps and foreseen ramping test

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  1. Optimization of the collapsing time of the separation bumps and foreseen ramping test S. White, H. Burkhardt

  2. The LHC crossing scheme

  3. Magnets characteristics (D. Nisbet) In red are the actual settings.

  4. Optimization of the nominal collision scheme Example of IP1, beta*=0.55m, 1mm separation. • The time required to bring the beams into collision is given by the slowest magnet.

  5. Optimization of the nominal collision scheme

  6. Preparation for the ramping test • A test of the ramping of the separation bumps is foreseen in the 2nd half of May. • The aim is to measure the performance of the correctors involved in the LHC crossing scheme and determine an optimal configuration as well as the system flexibility. • Different magnet types with different limitations are involved (the most critical being the MCBX limited by the QPS). • It is important to include all these magnets in the test.

  7. MCBX • MCBX are special nested magnets acting on both planes and beams at the same time. • Proposal for the test: • Ramp up from Imin to Imax and back to Imin. Find maximum /optimum acceleration /ramping rate. • Repeat for different values of Imax and Imin . • Test planes separately and with the other plane powered to an intensity required for the crossing angle. • Test settings corresponding to the four IPs.

  8. MCBC and MCBY • The MCBC and MCBY allow to independently control the two beams in the horizontal and vertical plane. • They are also used for orbit corrections and optimization. • Proposal for the test: • Same as for the MCBX. • Find the maximum /optimum acceleration /ramping rate.

  9. Separation knobs • Prepare several separation for different optics configurations (with and without MCBX, crossing angle on/off, high beta optics). • Use the MADX online model to generate the knobs. • Test separation scan knobs (no MCBX) in both planes (crossing angle on/off). • Software to be used for this test to be determined: • LSA trim, separation scan application, other? • System flexibility (It should be easy to change the settings to go faster or slower).

  10. Conclusion • It was possible to reduce the time to bring the beams into collisions by retuning the separation bumps. • A test is foreseen in order to see whether we can improve the hardware performance. • Still need to provide relevant powering tables and a detailed description for the test. • Prepared from the optics point of view. To be complemented by hardware considerations. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

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