2015-08-21 Accelerator Physics Biweekly Report

CASA Accelerator Physics
Biweekly Report: 08/08/15 - 08/21/15
Sbmitted by: Todd Satogata

Todd Satogata

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

• CEBAF: Hall D FFB evaluation; BPM data analysis (w/Alexandre Deur); BTeam; fopt optics tuning development (w/Eric Thompson)
• ER@CEBAF: biweekly meeting; BBU model development (w/Yue Hao); trip planning
• ADMIN: IPAC'15 proceedings finalization; COOL'15 program work
• MEIC: Gear-changing summary report contribution; beam-beam model development
• ODU/MEIC: Continue bunch-splitting simulations, education with Randy
• ODU: NNSA funding proposal development (biweekly telecon)
• VACATION: 8/10(pm), 8/12, 8/14(am)

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• CEBAF: ORFP editing; BTeam; fopt optics tuning development (w/Eric Thompson); Hall D weekly meeting
• ER@CEBAF: biweekly meeting; BBU model development (w/Yue Hao); trip planning (BNL Sep 4-11)
• ADMIN: JACoW documentation development (Board of Directors)
• MEIC: Continue beam-beam model development
• ODU/MEIC: Continue bunch-splitting simulations, education with Randy
• ODU: NNSA funding proposal development (biweekly telecon)
• FMLA: 08/28

Alex Bogacz

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

• NuFact15 (Aug 10-15)
• Vacation (Aug 16-21)

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• CEBAF: Check M56=0 lattices from Yves for fall run
• ER@CEBAF: continue optics longitudinal match, extraction considerations

Dave Douglas

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

• MEIC: Wrote up magnetized beam matching note; arc to Chris for space charge simulations; DIMAD model developed to work out dechirp.
• Project E: Thinking about compressors in new optics, kibitzing to ASML
• ER@CEBAF: Meetings
• Other: DOE FWP review for LK Len

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• MEIC: Deliver magnetized beam matching note; finish DIMAD model for dechirp; start writing technote on magnetized arc transport design.
• LERF: Clean up DIMAD deck for IR region (remove W55 wiggler and THz chicane); start reconfiguring optis to integrate detector/isotope production.
• Project E: Possibly start developing diagnostics lines pending guidance; trip planning for September.
• ER@CEBAF: Meetings, start writing on motivation section
• Other: PRL Review

Chris Tennant

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

• MEIC: magnetized beam transport/matching, including adaption to Tstep and incorporation of Douglas optics for space charge simulation
• LERF: Continue FEL lattice to CED/LED with Michele Joyce/Theo
• Bubble Chamber: 5D line to elegant, configured zigzag harp scans for 5 MeV region, shifts awaiting measurement opportunities.
• ER@CEBAF: Meetings, measurements planning

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• MEIC: Continued magnetized beam transport, start technote documentation
• LERF: Check FEL lattice in LED
• Project E: start evaluating momentum aperture of lattice, Touschek impact, compare to Rui's predictions
• Bubble Chamber: run planning for September, guidance for tuning (e.g. small spot size on radiator)

Alex Castilla

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

• Dissertation writing
• Continue preparations for MEPAS teaching in Nov

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• Dissertation writing
• Start preparations for MEPAS teaching in Nov

Randy Gamage

Previous two weeks (Aug 10-21)

MEIC: Longitudinal model development

Next two weeks (Aug 24-Sep 4)

• MEIC: Longitudinal model development