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Author Vnuchenko, A.; Esperante Pereira, D.; Gimeno, B.; Benedetti, S.; Catalan Lasheras, N.; Garlasch, M.; Grudiev, A.; McMonagle, G.; Pitman, S.; Syratchev, I.; Timmins, M.; Wegner, R.; Woolley, B.; Wuensch, W.; Faus-Golfe, A.
Title High-gradient testing of an S-band, normal-conducting low phase velocity accelerating structure Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review Accelerators and Beams Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams
Volume 23 Issue (up) 8 Pages 084801 - 13pp
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Abstract A novel high-gradient accelerating structure with low phase velocity, v/c = 0.38, has been designed, manufactured and high-power tested. The structure was designed and built using the methodology and technology developed for CLIC 100 MV/m high-gradient accelerating structures, which have speed of light phase velocity, but adapts them to a structure for nonrelativistic particles. The parameters of the structure were optimized for the compact proton therapy linac project, and specifically to 76 MeV energy protons, but the type of structure opens more generally the possibility of compact low phase velocity linacs. The structure operates in S-band, is backward traveling wave (BTW) with a phase advance of 150 degrees and has an active length of 19 cm. The main objective for designing and testing this structure was to demonstrate that low velocity particles, in particular protons, can be accelerated with high gradients. In addition, the performance of this structure compared to other type of structures provides insights into the factors that limit high gradient operation. The structure was conditioned successfully to high gradient using the same protocol as for CLIC X-band structures. However, after the high power test, data analysis realized that the structure had been installed backwards, that is, the input power had been fed into what is nominally the output end of the structure. This resulted in higher peak fields at the power feed end and a steeply decreasing field profile along the structure, rather than the intended near constant field and gradient profile. A local accelerating gradient of 81 MV/m near the input end was achieved at a pulse length of 1.2 μs and with a breakdown rate (BDR) of 7.2 x 10(-7) 1 /pulse/m. The reverse configuration was accidental but the operating with this field condition gave very important insights into high-gradient behaviour and a comprehensive analysis has been carried out. A particular attention was paid to the characterization of the distribution of BD positions along the structure and within a cell.
Address [Vnuchenko, A.; Esperante Pereira, D.; Gimeno Martinez, B.] Inst Fsica Corpuscular IFIC, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: anna.vnuchenko@cern.ch
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2469-9888 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000582958800002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4584
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Author Garcia-Barcelo, J.M.; Melcon, A.A.; Diaz-Morcillo, A.; Gimeno, B.; Lozano-Guerrero, A.J.; Monzi-Cabrera, J.; Navarro-Madrid, J.R.; Navarro, P.
Title Methods and restrictions to increase the volume of resonant rectangular-section haloscopes for detecting dark matter axions Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 08 Issue (up) 8 Pages 098 - 37pp
Keywords Axions and ALPs; Particle Nature of Dark Matter
Abstract Haloscopes are resonant cavities that serve as detectors of dark matter axions when they are immersed in a strong static magnetic field. In order to increase the volume and improve space compatibility with dipole or solenoid magnets for axion searches, various haloscope design techniques for rectangular geometries are discussed in this study. The volume limits of two types of haloscopes are explored: those based on single cavities and those based on multicavities. In both cases, possibilities for increasing the volume of long and/or tall structures are presented. For multicavities, 1D geometries are explored to optimise the space in the magnets. Also, 2D and 3D geometries are introduced as a first step in laying the foundations for the development of these kinds of topologies. The results prove the usefulness of the developed methods, evidencing the ample room for improvement in rectangular haloscope designs nowadays. A factor of three orders of magnitude improvement in volume compared with a single cavity based on the WR-90 standard waveguide is obtained with the design of a long and tall single cavity. Similar procedures have been applied for long and tall multicavities. Experimental measurements are shown for prototypes based on tall multicavities and 2D structures, demonstrating the feasibility of using these types of geometries to increase the volume of real haloscopes.
Address [Garcia-Barcelo, J. M.; Melcon, A. Alvarez; Diaz-Morcillo, A.; Lozano-Guerrero, A. J.; Monzo-Cabrera, J.; Navarro-Madrid, J. R.; Navarro, P.] Univ Politecn Cartagena, Dept Tecnol Informac & Comun, Pl Hosp 1, Cartagena 30302, Spain, Email: josemaria.garcia@upct.es;
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1029-8479 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:001050076700002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5611
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Author Berenguer, A.; Coves, A.; Gimeno, B.; Bronchalo, E.; Boria, V.E.
Title Experimental Study of the Multipactor Effect in a Partially Dielectric-Loaded Rectangular Waveguide Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters Abbreviated Journal IEEE Microw. Wirel. Compon. Lett.
Volume 29 Issue (up) 9 Pages 595-597
Keywords Dielectric; multipactor effect; rectangular waveguide; RF breakdown; Secondary Electron Yield (SEY); waveguide transformer
Abstract This letter presents the experimental study of the multipactor threshold in a partially dielectric-loaded rectangular waveguide, whose results validate a multipactor model recently developed by the authors, which includes the charge distribution appearing on the dielectric surface during the multipactor discharge. First, the variation of the multipactor RF voltage threshold has been theoretically analyzed in different waveguide configurations: in an empty waveguide, and also in the cases of a one-sided and two-sided dielectric-loaded waveguides. To reach this aim, an in-house Monte Carlo simulation tool has been developed. The Secondary Electron Yield (SEY) of the metallic and dielectric materials used in the numerical simulations have been measured experimentally. Finally, an aluminum WR-75 symmetric E-plane rectangular waveguide transformer has been designed and fabricated, in which several multipaction tests have been carried out to validate the in-house software tool, demonstrating an excellent agreement between the simulation results and the experimental data.
Address [Berenguer, Andres; Coves, Angela; Bronchalo, Enrique] Univ Miguel Hernandez Elche, Dept Commun Engn, Elche 03202, Spain, Email: angela.coves@umh.es
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Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1531-1309 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000489754400009 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4170
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