Title :
Automatic beamline correction
Author :
Kobilarcik, T. ; Devoy, J. ; Moore, C.
Author_Institution :
Fermi Nat. Accel. Lab., USA
Abstract :
In the MiniBooNE experiment, a simple linear algorithm is used to maintain the correct beam position throughout the beamline and at the target. The algorithm is explained, and key features of the implementation are discussed.
Keywords :
beam handling equipment; beam handling techniques; particle beam diagnostics; particle beam dynamics; particle sources; MiniBooNE experiment; automatic beamline correction; correct beam position; linear algorithm; target; Automatic control; Automation; Condition monitoring; Control systems; Educational institutions; Equations; Least squares methods; Magnets; Position measurement; Temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 2003. PAC 2003. Proceedings of the
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7738-9
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.2003.1289771
