Micron precision calibration methods for alignment sensors in particle accelerators

Herty, A., 2009. Micron precision calibration methods for alignment sensors in particle accelerators. MPhil, Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has, on each side of its four experiments, a set of three magnets, called low-beta magnets. These magnets provide the final-focus for the beams that collide head on in the experiments. The magnets have to be permanently monitored with micron precision as they are crucial for collisions with high luminosity in the experiments. The systems used are hydrostatic levelling systems, wire position systems and invarradial systems. The sensors have to withstand a highly radioactive environment,strong magnetic fields and cannot be returned for check and calibration to the manufacturer once exposed to radiation. In order to validate the sensors before their installation in the tunnel, to check them within their measurement system and for check and calibration after use, a series of tests have been put in place.

Item Type:	Thesis
Creators:	Herty, A.
Date:	2009
Rights:	This work is the intellectual property of the author. You may copy up to 5% ofthis work for private study, or personal, non-commercial research. Any re-use of the information contained within this document should be fully referenced, quoting the author, title, university, degree level and pagination. Queries or requests for any other use, or if a more substantial copy is required, should be directed in the first instance to the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights.
Divisions:	Schools > School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Record created by:	EPrints Services
Date Added:	09 Oct 2015 09:36
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2015 09:36
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/364

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