The Advanced Accelerator Physics course is a follow-up of the Introductory level course and is composed of core lectures on accelerator physics complemented by practical hands-on exercises (18 hours tuition). The participants can select one hands-on course from the three topics proposed:
- Radiofrequency measurements and simulations
- Beam Instrumentation and Diagnostics
- Beam Optics Design and Correction
For the hands-on courses, the basic idea is that the participants select a topic for which they have no or very little preliminary knowledge. This should allow the participants to discover and get training in a new field of accelerator physics.
The programmes for Introductory and Advanced level courses are elaborated at a dedicated programme committee, and are strongly guided by the CAS Syllabus. This syllabus was reviewed in 2015, a revised edition was released in 2016. The courses constantly evolve to reflect new trends in accelerators.
The ideal participants should have completed the CAS Introductory course (or equivalent) or had several years of accelerator physics experience to profit fully. As this course introduces advanced and contemporary concepts, knowledge of classical mechanics, electrodynamics, as well as mathematics for physics or engineering at the university entrance level is expected.
Course programme overview:
RECAPITULATION TRANSVERE AND LONGITUDINAL BEAM DYNAMICS
PREPARATION FOR COURSES
Introduction to Beam Instrumentation
Introduction to RF measurement
Introduction to Optics Design
NON-LINEAR DYNAMICS
Nonlinear dynamics - phenomenology
Nonlinear dynamics - mathematical Tools and methods
INSTABILITIES AND COLLECTIVE EFFECTS
Impedance and wakefields
Instabilities in linear and circular accelerators
Space charge
Landau damping and feedback systems
Beam-beam effects
LOW EMITTANCE MACHINES AND LIGHT SOURCES
Optics and lattices for light sources
Insertion devices
Free Electron Lasers
SUPPLEMENTARY TOPICS
Energy recovery Linacs
Advanced acceleration concepts
High brillance beam diagnostics