Philip J. BryantCambridge University Press, 8/21/2008EAN 9780521619691, ISBN10: 0521619696Paperback, 384 pages, 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.2 cmLanguage: EnglishThis book is a basic introduction to the principles of circular particle accelerators and storage rings, for scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Particle accelerators used to be the exclusive province of physicists exploring the structure of the most fundamental constituents of matter. Nowadays, particle accelerators have also found uses as tools in many other areas, including materials science, chemistry, and medical science. Many people from these fields of study, as well as from particle physics, have learned about accelerators at various courses organised by CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research which has established a reputation as the world's top accelerator facility. Kjell Johnsen and Phil Bryant, the authors of this book, are distinguished accelerator physicists who have also run the CERN Accelerator School. The text they present here starts with a historical introduction to the field and an outline of the basic concepts of particle acceleration and phase focusing. It goes on to give more details of how the transverse and longitudinal motions of the particle beams can be analysed, including treatments of lattice design, compensation schemes, transition crossing, and other radio frequency effects. The book will be an essential reference to anyone working with particle accelerators as a designer, operator or user, as well as being a good preparation for those intending to go to the frontiers of accelerator physics.1. Introduction2. Basic concepts and constant-gradient focusing3. Alternating-gradient focusing4. Parametrization of the transverse motion5. Imperfections and resonances6. Chromaticity7. Longitudinal beam dynamics8. Image and space-charge forces (transverse)9. Coherent instabilities10. Radiating particles11. Diagnosis and compensation12. Special aspects of circular collidersAppendicesReferencesIndex.
