Quadrupole Centering and Beam Steering in the next Linear Collider Main Linacs
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Accurate measurement of quadrupole-to-BPM center offsets and use of this information in an auto-steering algorithm are two essential components of emittance preservation in the Next Linear Collider main linac. We present the results of an analytic/simulation study of possible statistical and systematic limitations on the measurement of quad-BPM center offsets. These results are incorporated in a simulation study of a potential main linac steering algorithm which relies entirely on remote-controlled magnet and RF-structure positioning devices to minimize emittance dilution. The effects of ground motion during the alignment process are also considered.
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Quadrupole Centering and Beam Steering in the Next Linear Collider Main Linacs1
Accurate measurement of quadrupole-to-BPM center offsets and use of this information in an autosteering algorithm are two essential components of emittance preservation in the Next Linear Collider main linac. We present the results of an analytic/simulation study of possible statistical and systematic limitations on the measurement of quad-BPM center offsets. These results are incorporated in a...
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