29 November 2014
Huatulco, Oax.
America/Mexico_City timezone
Contribution
Huatulco, Oax.
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ALBA, Accelerators Technology and Operation
Abstract content
ALBA [1] is a third generation synchrotron light source, recently come into operation, located near Barcelona, Spain.
The talk, firstly, will cover an introduction to the ALBA design criteria to define the final layout of the accelerators, followed by a description of the accelerators and its main parameters.
Secondly, it will cover an introduction to the accelerators technologies involved in the construction of a light source, magnets, vacuum, RF, diagnostics, controls… with reference to the emerging new technologies required for the next generation of synchrotron light sources.
Finally, the commissioning and operational experience of ALBA will be covered.