2018/03/02 by R. Thurman-Keup, Thurman-Keup, R., M. A. G. Álvarez +11
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Accelerator Physics (physics.acc-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #Particle accelerators and beam dynamics #Plasma Diagnostics and Applications #Vacuum and Plasma Arcs
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1803.01033
openalex publication_date 2018/03/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
The planned neutrino program at Fermilab requires large proton beam intensities in excess of 2 MW. Measuring the transverse profiles of these high intensity beams is challenging and often depends on non-invasive techniques. One such technique involves measuring the deflection of a probe beam of electrons with a trajectory perpendicular to the proton beam. A device such as this is already in use at the Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL and a similar device has been installed in the Main Injector at Fermilab. Commissioning of the device is in progress with the goal of having it operational by the end of the year. The status of the commissioning and initial results will be presented.