Observations of beam-beam effects at the LHC

This paper introduces a list of observations related to the beam-beam interaction that were collected over the first years of LHC proton physics operation (2010-12). Beam-beam related effects not only have been extensively observed and recorded, but have also shaped the operation of the LHC for high...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Papotti, G, Buffat, X, Herr, W, Giachino, R, Pieloni, T
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 18.09.2014
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Beam interactions
Large Hadron Collider
Luminosity
Proton beams
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Summary:This paper introduces a list of observations related to the beam-beam interaction that were collected over the first years of LHC proton physics operation (2010-12). Beam-beam related effects not only have been extensively observed and recorded, but have also shaped the operation of the LHC for high-intensity proton running in a number of ways: the construction of the filling scheme, the choice of luminosity levelling techniques, measures to mitigate instabilities, and the choice of settings for improving performance (e.g. to reduce losses), among others.
ISSN:2331-8422