Operational experience with machine protection system for high current, high brightness accelerator

JACOW 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sergei Seletskiy, Fedotov,Alexei, David M Gassner, Xiaofeng Gu, Dmitry Kayran, J. Kewisch, K. Mernick, L. Smart, Matthew Paniccia, Patrick Inacker, P. Oddo, R. Hulsart
+2 more R. Michnoff, Winston Pekrul
DOI: 10.18429/jacow-ibic2025-mopmo25
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Abstract

The Low Energy RHIC Electron Cooler (LEReC), the world’s first electron cooler utilizing an RF electron accelerator, was designed to operate with 1.6-2.6 MeV electron beams of up to 140 kW beam power. The LEReC successfully worked through RHIC Runs 2019-2021, substantially increasing RHIC luminosity, and has been routinely used for various studies since then. A dedicated, highly configurable Machine Protection System (MPS) is a critical part of the LEReC. This paper summarizes our experience with operating the LEReC MPS.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle accelerators and beam dynamics Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers Pulsed Power Technology Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
JACOW
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN