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Analysis Of Interband, Intraband, And Plasmon Polariton Transitions In Silver Nanoparticle Films Via In Situ Real-Time Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, S. A. Little, R. W. Collins, S. Marsillac Mar 2011

Analysis Of Interband, Intraband, And Plasmon Polariton Transitions In Silver Nanoparticle Films Via In Situ Real-Time Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, S. A. Little, R. W. Collins, S. Marsillac

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The dielectric function of Ag nanoparticle films, deduced from an analysis of in situ real-time spectroscopic ellipsometry (RTSE) measurements, is found to evolve with time during deposition in close consistency with the film structure, deduced in the same RTSE analysis. In the nucleation regime, the intraband dielectric function component is absent and plasmon polariton behavior dominates. Only at nuclei contact, does the intraband amplitude appear, increasing above zero. Both intraband and plasmon amplitudes coexist during surface smoothening associated with coalescence. The intraband relaxation time increases rapidly after surface smoothening is complete, also in consistency with the thin film structural evolution.


Analysis Of Hom Properties Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen Jan 2011

Analysis Of Hom Properties Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity is currently being considered for a number of deflecting and crabbing applications due to improved properties and compact design geometries. The 499 MHz deflecting cavity proposed for the Jefferson Lab 12 GeV upgrade and the 400 MHz crab cavity for the proposed LHC luminosity upgrade are two of the major applications. For high current applications the higher order modes must be damped to acceptable levels to eliminate any beam instabilities. The frequencies and R/Q of the HOMs and mode separation are evaluated and compared for different parallel-bar cavity designs.


Crab Crossing Schemes And Studies For Electron Ion Collider, S. Ahmed, Y. Derbenev, V. Morozov, A. Castilla, Geoffrey A. Krafft, B. Yunn, Subashini U. De Silva, Jean R. Delayen Jan 2011

Crab Crossing Schemes And Studies For Electron Ion Collider, S. Ahmed, Y. Derbenev, V. Morozov, A. Castilla, Geoffrey A. Krafft, B. Yunn, Subashini U. De Silva, Jean R. Delayen

Physics Faculty Publications

This report shows our progress in crab crossing consideration for future electron-ion collider envisioned at JLab. In this design phase, we are evaluating two crabbing schemes viz., the deflecting and dispersive. The mathematical formulations and lattice design for these schemes are discussed in this paper. Numerical simulations involving particle tracking through a realistic deflecting RF cavity and optics illustrate the desired crab tilt of 25 mrad for 1.35 MV. Evolution of beam propagation are shown which provides the physical insight of the crabbing phenomenon.


Design Of Superconducting Spoke Cavities For High-Velocity Applications, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva, C. S. Hopper Jan 2011

Design Of Superconducting Spoke Cavities For High-Velocity Applications, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva, C. S. Hopper

Physics Faculty Publications

Superconducting single- and multi-spoke cavities have been designed to-date for particle velocities from β0 ~ 0.15 to β0 ~ 0.65. Superconducting spoke cavities may also be of interest for higher-velocity, low-frequency applications, either for hadrons or electrons. We present the design of spoke cavities optimized for β0 = 0.8 and β0 = 1.


Design Of Superconducting Parallel Bar Cavities For Deflecting/Crabbing Applications, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva Jan 2011

Design Of Superconducting Parallel Bar Cavities For Deflecting/Crabbing Applications, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity is a deflecting/ crabbing cavity with attractive properties, compared to other conventional designs, that is currently being considered for a number of applications. The new parallel-bar design with curved loading elements and circular or elliptical outer conductors have improved properties compared to the designs with rectangular outer conductors. We present the designs proposed as the deflecting cavities for the Jefferson Lab 12 GeV upgrade and for Project-X and crabbing cavities for the proposed LHC luminosity upgrade and electron-ion collider at Jefferson Lab.


Beam Dynamics Studies Of Parallel-Bar Deflecting Cavities, S. Ahmed, G. A. Krafft, K. Deitrick, Subashini U. De Silva, Jean R. Delayen, M. Spata, M. Tiefenback, A. Hofler, K. Beard Jan 2011

Beam Dynamics Studies Of Parallel-Bar Deflecting Cavities, S. Ahmed, G. A. Krafft, K. Deitrick, Subashini U. De Silva, Jean R. Delayen, M. Spata, M. Tiefenback, A. Hofler, K. Beard

Physics Faculty Publications

We have performed three-dimensional simulations of beam dynamics for parallel-bar transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM) type RF separators: normal- and superconducting. The compact size of these cavities as compared to conventional TM110 type structures is more attractive particularly at low frequency. Highly concentrated electromagnetic fields between the parallel bars provide strong electrical stability to the beam for any mechanical disturbance. An array of eight 2-cell normal conducting cavities or a one- or two-cell superconducting structure are enough to produce the required vertical displacement at the Lambertson magnet. Both the normal and superconducting structures show very small emittance dilution due to the …


Fundamental And Hom Coupler Design Of The Superconducting Parallel-Bar Cavities, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen Jan 2011

Fundamental And Hom Coupler Design Of The Superconducting Parallel-Bar Cavities, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity [1] is currently being considered as a deflecting system for the Jefferson Lab 12 GeV upgrade and as a crabbing cavity for a possible LHC luminosity upgrade. Currently the designs are optimized to achieve lower surface fields within the dimensional constraints for the above applications. A detailed analysis of the fundamental input power coupler design for the parallel-bar cavity is performed considering beam loading and the effects of microphonics. For higher beam loading the damping of the HOMs is vital to reduce beam instabilities generated due to the wake fields. An analysis of threshold impedances for …


Multipacting Analysis Of The Superconducting Parallel-Bar Cavity, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen Jan 2011

Multipacting Analysis Of The Superconducting Parallel-Bar Cavity, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity [1] is a deflecting/crabbing cavity with attractive properties, compared to other conventional designs, that is being considered for a number of applications. Multipacting can be a limiting factor to the performance of in any superconducting structure. In the parallel-bar cavity the main contribution to the deflection is due to the transverse deflecting voltage, between the parallel bars, making the design potentially prone to multipacting. This paper presents the results of analytical calculations and numerical simulations of multipacting in the parallel-bar cavity with resonant voltage, impact energies and corresponding particle trajectories.


Mechanical Study Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Hyekyoung Park, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva Jan 2011

Mechanical Study Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Hyekyoung Park, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar deflecting/crabbing cavities have improved properties compared to conventional cavity structures. It is currently being considered for number of applications. The mechanical design analysis is performed on two designs of the 499 MHz parallel-bar deflecting cavity for the Jefferson Lab 12 GeV upgrade. The main purpose of the mechanical study is to examine the structural stability of the cavities under the operating conditions in the accelerators. The study results will suggest the need for additional structural strengthening. Also the study results will help to develop a concept of the tuning method. If the cavity is to be installed …


Design Of Low-Frequency Superconducting Spoke Cavities For High-Velocity Applications, Jean R. Delayen, C. S. Hopper, R. G. Olave Jan 2011

Design Of Low-Frequency Superconducting Spoke Cavities For High-Velocity Applications, Jean R. Delayen, C. S. Hopper, R. G. Olave

Physics Faculty Publications

Superconducting single- and multi-spoke cavities have been designed to-date for particle velocities from β~0.15 to β~0.65. Superconducting spoke cavities may also be of interest for higher-velocity, low-frequency applications, either for hadrons or electrons. We present the design of 325 and 352 MHz spoke cavities optimized for β=0.8 and β=1.


Design Of Superconducting Multi-Spoke Cavities For High Velocity Applications, C. S. Hopper, Jean R. Delayen Jan 2011

Design Of Superconducting Multi-Spoke Cavities For High Velocity Applications, C. S. Hopper, Jean R. Delayen

Physics Faculty Publications

Superconducting spoke cavities have been designed and tested for particle velocities up to β0 ~ 0.6 and are currently being designed for velocities up to β0 = 1. We present the electromagnetic designs for two-spoke cavities operating at 325 MHz for β0 = 0.82 and β0 = 1.


Higher Order Mode Properties Of Superconducting Two-Spoke Cavities, C. S. Hopper, Jean R. Delayen, R. G. Olave Jan 2011

Higher Order Mode Properties Of Superconducting Two-Spoke Cavities, C. S. Hopper, Jean R. Delayen, R. G. Olave

Physics Faculty Publications

Multi-Spoke cavities lack the cylindrical symmetry that many other cavity types have, which leads to a more complex Higher Order Mode (HOM) spectrum. In addition, spoke cavities offer a large velocity acceptance which means we must perform a detailed analysis of the particle velocity dependence for each mode's R/Q. We present here a study of the HOM properties of two-spoke cavities designed for high-velocity applications. Frequencies, R/Q and field profiles of HOMs have been calculated and are reported.


Conceptual Design Of A Polarized Medium Energy Electron-Ion Collider At Jlab, S. Ahmed, A. Bogacz, Ya. Derbenev, A. Hutton, Geoffrey Krafft, R. Li, V. Morozov, F. Pilat, R. Rimmer, Y. Roblin, T. Satogata, M. Spata, B. Terzić, M. Tiefenback, H. Wang, B. Yunn, Y. Zhang, P. Chetsov, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini Desilva, Hisham Sayed, V. Dudnikov, R. Johnson, F. Marhauser, M. Sullivan, S. Manikonda, P. N. Ostroumov, S. Abeyratne, B. Erdelyi, Y. Kim, A. Kondratenko Jan 2011

Conceptual Design Of A Polarized Medium Energy Electron-Ion Collider At Jlab, S. Ahmed, A. Bogacz, Ya. Derbenev, A. Hutton, Geoffrey Krafft, R. Li, V. Morozov, F. Pilat, R. Rimmer, Y. Roblin, T. Satogata, M. Spata, B. Terzić, M. Tiefenback, H. Wang, B. Yunn, Y. Zhang, P. Chetsov, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini Desilva, Hisham Sayed, V. Dudnikov, R. Johnson, F. Marhauser, M. Sullivan, S. Manikonda, P. N. Ostroumov, S. Abeyratne, B. Erdelyi, Y. Kim, A. Kondratenko

Physics Faculty Publications

A medium energy electron-ion collider is envisioned as the primary future of the JLab nuclear science program beyond the 12 GeV upgraded CEBAF. The present conceptual design selects a ring-ring collider option, covers a CM energy range up to 65 GeV for collisions of polarized electrons with polarized light ions or unpolarized light to heavy ions, and reaches a luminosity at above 1034 cm-2s-1 per detector over multiple interaction points. This paper presents a brief description of the current conceptual design of the accelerator.


Parametric Study On Instabilities In A Two-Layer Electromagnetohydrodynamic Channel Flow Confined Between Two Parallel Electrodes, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Sang Woo Joo, Ashutosh Sharma, Shizhi Qian Jan 2011

Parametric Study On Instabilities In A Two-Layer Electromagnetohydrodynamic Channel Flow Confined Between Two Parallel Electrodes, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Sang Woo Joo, Ashutosh Sharma, Shizhi Qian

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

Instabilities in a two-phase electromagnetohydrodynamic (EMHD) flow between a pair of parallel electrodes are explored. A linear stability analysis has been performed based on a coupled Orr-Sommerfeld system generated from the conservation laws. The study shows the presence of a finite-wave-number EMHD mode of instability in addition to the two commonly observed instability modes in the pressure-driven two-layer flows, namely, the long-wave interfacial mode arising from the viscosity or density stratification and the finite-wave-number shear flow mode engendered by the Reynolds stresses. This extra EMHD mode originates from the additional stresses generated by the Lorenz force acting at the liquid …


Design Of Superconducting Parallel Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva Jan 2011

Design Of Superconducting Parallel Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity is a deflecting/crabbing cavity with attractive properties, compared to other conventional designs, that is being considered for a number of applications. We present an analysis of several designs of parallel-bar cavities and their electromagnetic properties.


Crab Crossing Consideration For Meic, S. Ahmed, Y. Derbenev, Geoffrey A. Krafft, Y. Zhang, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen, A. Castilla Jan 2011

Crab Crossing Consideration For Meic, S. Ahmed, Y. Derbenev, Geoffrey A. Krafft, Y. Zhang, Subashini De Silva, Jean R. Delayen, A. Castilla

Physics Faculty Publications

Crab crossing of colliding electron and ion beams is essential for accommodating the high bunch repetition frequency in the conceptual design of MEIC – a high luminosity polarized electron-ion collider at Jefferson Lab. The scheme eliminates parasitic beam-beam interactions and avoids luminosity reduction by restoring head-on collisions at interaction points. In this paper, we report the possible crabbing schemes and requirements for both electron and proton beams.


Design Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities With Improved Properties, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva Jan 2011

Design Of Superconducting Parallel-Bar Deflecting/Crabbing Cavities With Improved Properties, Jean R. Delayen, Subashini De Silva

Physics Faculty Publications

The superconducting parallel-bar cavity is a deflecting/crabbing cavity with attractive properties, compared to other conventional designs, that is being considered for a number of applications. All designs to-date have been based on straight loading elements and rectangular outer conductors. We present new designs of parallel-bar cavities using curved loading elements and circular or elliptical outer conductors, with significantly improved properties such as reduced surface fields and wider higher-order mode separation.


Ignition Of A Large Volume Plasma With A Plasma Jet, M. Laroussi, M. A. Akman Jan 2011

Ignition Of A Large Volume Plasma With A Plasma Jet, M. Laroussi, M. A. Akman

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Here we report on a method to generate a long plasma plume and to ignite a large volume plasma by means of the jet. The plasma plume is generated by our tube reactor and then introduced into a chamber where the pressure is controlled. We discovered there are three operating phases:Aphasewhere the plume length remains approximately constant, followed by a second phase where the jet increases in length as the pressure decreases. Then at pressures below 70 Torr a mode transition occurs where the plume length decreases and the plasma expands until the entire chamber is filled.