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Published on: September 2, 2016
Observation of a hybrid spin resonance
1Department of Physics, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405 and Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973 and Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA.
A novel hybrid spin resonance was discovered at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron. This resonance, driven by orbit distortions, requires harmonic correctors for mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Particle Physics
- Accelerator Physics
Background:
- Spin depolarization resonances pose challenges for particle accelerators.
- Understanding and mitigating these resonances is crucial for high-intensity beams.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize a newly observed spin depolarization resonance at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS).
- To investigate the properties and dependencies of this novel resonance.
- To determine effective methods for correcting the observed spin resonance.
Main Methods:
- Observation of spin resonance phenomena at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron.
- Analysis of resonance strength dependence on horizontal closed orbit harmonics and vertical betatron oscillation amplitude.
- Evaluation of existing and novel correction techniques.
Main Results:
- A new type of spin depolarization resonance, termed a "hybrid" spin resonance, was observed.
- The resonance strength was found to be proportional to the 9th harmonic component of the horizontal closed orbit.
- The resonance strength also correlated with the vertical betatron oscillation amplitude.
- The observed hybrid spin resonance could not be corrected by the AGS partial snake.
Conclusions:
- The identified hybrid spin resonance is a significant factor affecting beam polarization at the AGS.
- Harmonic orbit correctors are effective in mitigating this newly discovered spin resonance.
- Further studies may be needed to fully understand the implications of hybrid spin resonances in accelerator design.
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