Master Thesis Placement in system-identification of the SLS2 storage-ring RF and analysis of the electron beam-response to RF-modulation

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Villigen, Aargau, Schweiz Paul Scherrer Institute Vollzeit
Master Thesis Placement in system-identification of the SLS2 storage-ring RF and analysis of the electron beam-response to RF-modulation This project is divided into two core and one optional advanced part:
  1. Core tasks:
    a. model the RF-system, measure the system characteristics at the teststand and at the storage-ring with stored electron beam, improve model and parameter.
    b. Include RF-modulation, harmonic cavity and second order momentum compaction factor into the Hamiltonian of synchrotron motion and analyze the evolution of the RF-bucket. Try to reduce transient beam-loading effects.
  2. Advanced task (for experienced students): Evaluate the potential of rf-modulation to reduce the energy-spread (minima of the oscillation) in synchrotrons.
Your profile
  • Foundational knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and complex numbers
  • Proficiency in writing simple scripts in Python or Matlab
  • Interest in RF-systems for synchrotrons
  • General interest in particle accelerators
We offer Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration
The maximum duration will be around 6 months, preferably starting in early
Please note: The master's thesis does not involve employment at PSI
For further information, please contact Dr Lukas Stingelin, phone
Please submit your application online for the master thesis project (index no
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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