U.S. Particle Accelerator School
U.S. Particle Accelerator School
Education in Beam Physics and Accelerator Technology

Accelerator Fundamentals course

Sponsoring University:

University of Washington, Seattle

Course:

Accelerator Fundamentals

Instructors:

Michael J. Syphers, Brookhaven National Laboratory and Linda K. Spentzouris, Fermilab

Introduction to particle accelerator fundamentals and basic beam physics. Emphasis will be on design and operational aspects of circular accelerators. Comparisons with other accelerators will be discussed. Basic underlying physics of phenomena and techniques will be stressed. Topics will be divided into three categories: magnets, optics and lattice design, betatron oscillations and tune; RF systems, synchrotron oscillations; and other more specialized topics such as correction systems, beam transfers, RF gymnastics, space charge effects, synchrotron radiation and beam instabilities. Will also discuss measurement techniques of accelerator characteristics and beam properties. Working knowledge of introductory college physics required.