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Magnetic counterforce for insertion devices.

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  • 1Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, CA, USA. carr@slac.stanford.edu

Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|April 26, 2003
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Powerful magnetic forces in insertion devices like wigglers and undulators can be nulled using auxiliary counterforce magnets. This method simplifies gap adjustment and enhances control in magnetic systems.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Standard insertion devices (wigglers, undulators) utilize powerful magnetic forces.
  • The magnetic force between magnet rows increases exponentially as the gap decreases.
  • Current methods for managing these forces include mechanical adjustors and springs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel method for nulling magnetic forces in insertion devices.
  • To provide an alternative to traditional mechanical gap adjustment systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing auxiliary counterforce magnets to oppose the primary magnetic forces.
  • Describing the configuration and implementation of these counterforce magnets.

Main Results:

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  • Demonstration of effective nulling of magnetic forces at small gap values.
  • Potential for simplified and more precise gap control in insertion devices.

Conclusions:

  • Auxiliary counterforce magnets offer a viable solution for managing strong magnetic forces in insertion devices.
  • This technique can lead to improved performance and easier operation of wigglers and undulators.