Access Type
Open Access Dissertation
Date of Award
January 2014
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Physics and Astronomy
First Advisor
Giovanni Bonvicini
Abstract
LARGE-ANGLE BEAMSTRAHLUNG: SIMULATION AND DIAGNOSTICS
by
RYAN S. GILLARD
May 2014
Advisor: Dr. Giovanni Bonvicini
Major: Physics
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Luminosity is paramount in high energy physics research, therefore it is critical to optimize it. Particle beams are complex and orbit in a complicated fashion therefore they don't always collide as intended thus reducing our chance of discovery. Simulations and calculations of the beam-beam radiation or beamstrahlung can provide crucial insight into the collision geometry. Combined with an optics box that can collect and analyze this radiation, this could be an extremely valuable tool leading to correction of the collision imperfections and greater discovery.
Recommended Citation
Gillard, Ryan Stephen, "Large-Angle Beamstrahlung: Simulation And Diagnostics" (2014). Wayne State University Dissertations. 883.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/883
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