| 1 | = LhARA PoPLaR meeting: 23Aug2024; 14:00 BST= |
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| 3 | **ZOOM:** https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92877706542?pwd=SVRnWUpYRDdOZVY2ZnBmM3grSnFpZz09 |
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| 5 | == Agenda == |
| 6 | |
| 7 | 1. Updates from DL (H.O, B.S, K.L): |
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| 9 | Materials provided by STFC: |
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| 11 | 6 quadrupoles (with option to go down) |
| 12 | Gradient 150 T/m |
| 13 | Gradient quality around 2% |
| 14 | Measurement of magnetic centre 20um desired, but flexible |
| 15 | 10mm radius |
| 16 | 20mm diameter (clear aperture) |
| 17 | 18mm diameter (good field aperture) |
| 18 | Quadrupole magnetic length 20mm |
| 19 | Nickel coated for moderate vacuum compatibility |
| 20 | 4 threaded holes and 2 dowels on each face |
| 21 | Engraved mark on quadrupole face to allow determination of orientation and matching to magnetic centre. Identification marks on quadrupoles (done by manufacturer) |
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| 23 | Thread size discussed- decided on M6 as preference |
| 24 | Maximum frame size 130mm across |
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| 26 | |
| 27 | Likely quadrupole cost 2k per quad |
| 28 | Budget available around 12k |
| 29 | |
| 30 | Basis of work: |
| 31 | STFC to procure quadrupoles |
| 32 | STFC to measure quadrupoles |
| 33 | Colin Whyte to arrange transport to Strathclyde |
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| 35 | |
| 36 | In-vacuum |
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| 38 | |
| 39 | Materials provided by Strathclyde University: |
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| 42 | Mounting plate arrangement within vacuum chamber - probably dead reckoning onto a single plate with perhaps dowels and discrete surface plate holes. |
| 43 | Description of alignment method, possibly laser through the aperture with Mylar targets? |
| 44 | Provision of any protection inserts/sheets (e.g. plastic) |
| 45 | Collimators - likely aluminium plates with drilled holes. |
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| 47 | |
| 48 | Timeline: |
| 49 | |
| 50 | Quotes end of August |
| 51 | Review early Sep with Ross and Clive Hill (+Ben etc) |
| 52 | Procurement Sept/October |
| 53 | Receipt by end of September |
| 54 | Measure by end of October |
| 55 | Early November shipping to Strathclyde |
| 56 | Mounting on beamline November |
| 57 | Experiment early December |
| 58 | |
| 59 | Discussion to aim for end of November mounting to ensure beam time window not missed. |
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| 61 | 2. Discussion on quad attachment/alignment/mounting (All) |
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| 63 | R.G. proposes optical rail to mount all components on so it can be lifted vertically without disturbing Thompson. Weight calculations for each quad (rough estimate of a few lbs per quad, collimators assumed to be light) to be done to check weight baring. |
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| 65 | 3. Simulation updates (J.M) |
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| 67 | BDSIM initial simulations show somewhat a similar design to the linear optics. Proper side by side analysis is to be completed |
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| 69 | 4. AOB \\ |