17–22 May 2026
C.I.D
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A Novel Approach for Transverse Instability Detection in the CERN Proton Synchrotron

WEP6082
20 May 2026, 16:00
2h
C.I.D

C.I.D

Deauville, France
Poster Presentation MC6.T03: Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation Poster session

Speaker

Amaury Beeckman (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Description

The CERN Proton Synchrotron faces increasingly demanding requirements from its user community, driven by the need for higher-intensity beams that push the machine to the limits of beam stability. Transverse instabilities, such as head-tail and transverse-mode-coupling instabilities, can arise at specific stages of the machine cycles, depending on the beam parameters. This work introduces a real-time, bunch-by-bunch transverse instability diagnostic system based on wide-band beam position monitor signals. Building on recent developments in longitudinal beam observation, the system extends the software layers to measure beam profiles in both longitudinal and transverse planes. A key feature is its ability to capture multiple time windows within a single cycle, offering a complete view of beam dynamics. Real-time analysis of the transverse beam envelope evolution is performed on the acquired data to detect and characterize performance-limiting phenomena, such as transverse instabilities. The system is fully integrated into operation, allowing simultaneous beam monitoring and optimization across multiple beam types.

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Author

Amaury Beeckman (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Co-authors

Alexander Huschauer (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Alexandre Lasheen (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Cédric Hernalsteens (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Marcel Coly (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Nicolas Pauly (Université Libre de Bruxelles) Sara Sainz Perez (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Thomas Levens (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

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