17–22 May 2026
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Optimization of One and Two-Plane Multi-Turn Injection in the SIS18 Synchrotron

THP4096
21 May 2026, 16:00
2h
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Deauville, France
Poster Presentation MC4.T12: Hadron accelerators: Beam Injection/Extraction and Transport Poster session

Speaker

Sabrina Appel (GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research)

Description

In the SIS18 heavy-ion synchrotron at GSI, loss-induced vacuum degradation and reduced beam lifetime limit high-intensity operation with uranium ions. During multi-turn injection (MTI), even small localized losses can trigger pressure bump instabilities, making optimized injection control essential to reach FAIR intensity goals. We present a comprehensive study on optimizing the MTI process in the SIS18 synchrotron at GSI, combining experimental measurements and simulations. Online optimization using the derivative-free BOBYQA algorithm enabled direct improvement of machine performance. Multi-objective Bayesian optimization (BO) was applied to reconstruct the Pareto front experimentally between injection efficiency and beam losses, providing insight into the best achievable performance. On this basis, we introduce a multi-fidelity BO framework that integrates prior knowledge from low-fidelity models with high-fidelity experimental measurements, achieving improved sample efficiency. Complementary simulation studies on two-plane injection indicate a further potential for loss reduction. The results demonstrate effective, adaptive MTI optimization and support future autonomous tuning strategies.

Funding Agency

The EURO-LABS project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement no. 101057511.

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Author

Sabrina Appel (GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research)

Co-authors

Christoph Reinwald (Technical University of Darmstadt) Eric Lenz (Technical University of Darmstadt) Hendrik Alsmeier (Technical University of Darmstadt) Oliver Boine-Frankenheim (Technical University of Darmstadt) Dr Penny Madysa (GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research) Rolf Findeisen (Technical University of Darmstadt) Sebastian Hirt (Technical University of Darmstadt) maik Pfefferkorn (Technical University of Darmstadt)

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