Multipactor simulations in superconducting cavities and power couplers

Abstract

A new computer code for simulation of multipacting phenomenon in axisymmetrical radio frequency structures is presented. The existence of resonant electron trajectories can lead to electron multiplication under given field and surface conditions and can damage these accelerator components or prevent their use. The goal of the simulation is to detect such occurrences. Therefore, large parameter sets have to be tested; a parallel version of the code has been developed to reduce computing time while dealing with highly demanding cases in terms of accuracy and parameter sweeping. Both superconducting cavities and power coupler components have been studied. Simulation results are compared with experimental measurements.