Demonstration of a kicker impedance reduction scheme with diode stack and resistors by operating the 3-GeV rapid cycling synchrotron of the Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex

Abstract

At the Rapid Cycling Synchrotron (RCS) in Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (J-PARC), theoretical predictions have indicated that the kicker impedance would excite the beam instability. A 1-MW beam with large emittance can be delivered to the Material and Life Science Experimental Facility through suppression of the beam instabilities by choosing the appropriate machine parameters. However, we require other high-intensity and high-quality smaller emittance beams (than the 1-MW beam) for the main ring. Hence, we proposed a scheme for suppressing the kicker impedance by using prototype diodes and resistors, thereby demonstrating the effect on the kicker impedance reduction. However, the J-PARC RCS must be operated with a repetition rate of 25 Hz, which urged us to consider special diodes that are tolerant to heating. After developments, we have demonstrated that the special diodes with resistors can suppress the beam instability by reducing the kicker impedance. Enhanced durability of the prototype diodes and resistors for the 25-Hz operation was also realized. Moreover, the new diodes and the resistors have a negligible effect on the extracted beam from the RCS. From a simulation point of view, the scheme can be employed for at least 5-MW beam operation within the stipulated specifications.