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DOE OSTI2015

The Particle Accelerator Simulation Code PyORBIT

The particle accelerator simulation code PyORBIT is presented. The structure, implementation, history, parallel and simulation capabilities, and future development of the code are discussed. The PyORBIT code is a new implementation and extension of algorithms of the original ORBIT code that was developed for the Spallation Neutron Source accelerator at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The PyORBIT code has a two level structure. The upper level uses the Python programming language to control the flow of intensive calculations performed by the lower level code implemented in the C++ language. The parallel capabilities are based on MPI communications. The PyORBIT is an open source code accessible to the public through the Google Open Source Projects Hosting service.

Accelerator Simulation↗
DOE OSTI2015

Doubly-Resonant Fabry-Perot Cavity for Power Enhancement of Burst-Mode Picosecond Ultraviolet Pulses

We report on a first experimental demonstration of locking a doubly-resonant Fabry-Perot cavity to burst-mode picosecond ultraviolet (UV) pulses by using a temperature controlled dispersion compensation method. This technique will eventually enable the intra cavity power enhancement of burst-mode 402.5MHz/50ps UV laser pulses with a MW level peak power required for the laser assisted H- beam stripping experiment at the Spallation Neutron Source.

Fabry-Perot↗
DOE OSTI2015

EPICS V4 Evaluation for SNS Neutron Data

Version 4 of the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) toolkit allows defining application-specific structured data types (pvData) and offers a network protocol for their efficient exchange (pvAccess). We evaluated V4 for the transport of neutron events from the detectors of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) to data acquisition and experiment monitoring systems. This includes the comparison of possible data structures, performance tests, and experience using V4 in production on a beam line.

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2015

CS-Studio Scan System Parallelization

For several years, the Control System Studio (CS-Studio) Scan System has successfully automated the operation of beam lines at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). As it is applied to additional beam lines, we need to support simultaneous adjustments of temperatures or motor positions. While this can be implemented via virtual motors or similar logic inside the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) Input/Output Controllers (IOCs), doing so requires a priori knowledge of experimenters requirements. By adding support for the parallel control of multiple process variables (PVs) to the Scan System, we can better support ad hoc automation of experiments that benefit from such simultaneous PV adjustments.

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2015

Neutron Imaging Developments at LANSCE [PowerPoint]

Thermal, epithermal, and high-energy neutrons are available from two spallation sources at the 800-MeV proton accelerator. Improvements in detectors and computing have enabled new capabilities that use the pulsed beam properties at LANSCE; these include amorphous Si (aSi) detectors, intensified charge-coupled device cameras, and micro-channel plates. Applications include water flow in living specimens, inclusions and fission products in uranium oxide, and high-energy neutron imaging using an aSi flat panel with ZnS(Ag) scintillator screen. images of a metal/plastic cylinder from photons, low-energy and high-energy neutrons are compared.

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ↗
DOE OSTI2015

Surface studies of plasma processed Nb samples

Contaminants present at top surface of superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities can act as field emitters and restrict the cavity accelerating gradient. A room temperature in-situ plasma processing technology for SRF cavities aiming to clean hydrocarbons from inner surface of cavities has been recently developed at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). Surface studies of the plasma-processed Nb samples by Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and Scanning Kelvin Probe (SKP) showed that the NeO 2 plasma processing is very effective to remove carbonaceous contaminants from top surface and improves the surface work function by 0.5 to 1.0 eV.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗
DOE OSTI2015

Immersive Visualization for Materials Science Data Analysis using the Oculus Rift

In this paper, we propose strategies and objectives for immersive data visualization with applications in materials science using the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. We provide background on currently available analysis tools for neutron scattering data and other large-scale materials science projects. In the context of the current challenges facing scientists, we discuss immersive virtual reality visualization as a potentially powerful solution. We introduce a prototype immersive visual- ization system, developed in conjunction with materials scientists at the Spallation Neutron Source, which we have used to explore large crystal structures and neutron scattering data. Finally, we offer our perspective on the greatest challenges that must be addressed to build effective and intuitive virtual reality analysis tools that will be useful for scientists in a wide range of fields.

analytics↗
DOE OSTI2013

QuickNXS

Data reduction software for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Spallation Neutron Source's Magnetism Reflectometer beam line 4A, used to extract reflectivity, off-specular and GISANS scattering from raw data in NeXus file format. The package consists of a Python library for the extraction and a Qt4 based graphical user interface to work with the data.

Glavic, Artur Gregor↗
DOE OSTI2015

SNS shielding analyses overview

This paper gives an overview on on-going shielding analyses for Spallation Neutron Source. Presently, the most of the shielding work is concentrated on the beam lines and instrument enclosures to prepare for commissioning, save operation and adequate radiation background in the future. There is on-going work for the accelerator facility. This includes radiation-protection analyses for radiation monitors placement, designing shielding for additional facilities to test accelerator structures, redesigning some parts of the facility, and designing test facilities to the main accelerator structure for component testing. Neutronics analyses are required as well to support spent structure management, including waste characterisation analyses, choice of proper transport/storage package and shielding enhancement for the package if required.

Popova, Irina↗
DOE OSTI2016

Parameter Estimation of Gaussian-Damped Sinusoids from a Geometric Perspective

The five parameter gaussian damped sinusoid equation is a reasonable model for betatron motion with chromatic decoherence of the proton bunch centroid signal in the ring at the Spallation Neutron Source. A geometric method for efficiently fitting this equation to the turn by turn signals to extract the betatron tune and damping constant will be presented. This method separates the parameters into global and local parameters and allows the use of vector arithmetic to eliminate the local parameters from the parameter search space. Furthermore, this method is easily generalized to reduce the parameter search space for a larger class of problems.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗
DOE OSTI2015

Installation Status of the Electron Beam Profiler for the Fermilab Main Injector

The planned neutrino program at Fermilab requires large proton beam intensities in excess of 2 MW. Measuring the transverse profiles of these high intensity beams is challenging and often depends on non-invasive techniques. One such technique involves measuring the deflection of a probe beam of electrons with a trajectory perpendicular to the proton beam. A device such as this is already in use at the Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL and the installation of a similar device is underway in the Main Injector at Fermilab. The present installation status of the electron beam profiler for the Main Injector will be discussed together with some simulations and test stand results.

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2015

SUPERCONDUCTING LINAC UPGRADE PLAN FOR THE SECOND TARGET STATION PROJECT AT SNS

The beam power of the Linac for the Second Target Station (STS) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be doubled to 2.8 MW. For the energy upgrade, seven additional cryomodules will be installed in the reserved space at the end of the linac tunnel to produce linac output energy of 1.3 GeV. The cryomodules for STS will have the same physical length but will incorporate some design changes based on the lessons learned from operational experience over the last 10 years and from the high beta spare cryomodule developed in house. The average macro-pulse beam current for the STS will be 38 mA which is about a 40 % increase from the present beam current for 1.4 MW operation. Plans for the new cryomodules and for the existing cryomodules to support higher beam current for the STS are presented in this paper.

Kim, Sang-Ho↗
DOE OSTI2016

MODEL BENCHMARK WITH EXPERIMENT AT THE SNS LINAC

The history of attempts to perform a transverse match-ing in the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) superconduct-ing linac (SCL) is discussed. The SCL has 9 laser wire (LW) stations to perform non-destructive measurements of the transverse beam profiles. Any matching starts with the measurement of the initial Twiss parameters, which in the SNS case was done by using the first four LW stations at the beginning of the superconducting linac. For years the consistency between data from all LW stations could not be achieved. This problem was resolved only after significant improvements in accuracy of the phase scans of the SCL cavities, more precise analysis of all available scan data, better optics planning, and the initial longitudi-nal Twiss parameter measurements. The presented paper discusses in detail these developed procedures.

Linac model↗
DOE OSTI2015

DrSPINE - New approach to data reduction and analysis for neutron spin echo experiments from pulsed and reactor sources

Neutron spin echo (NSE) method at a pulsed neutron source presents new challenges to the data reduction and analysis as compared to the instruments installed at reactor sources. The main advantage of the pulsed source NSE is the ability to resolve the neutron wavelength and collect neutrons over a wider bandwidth. This allows us to more precisely determine the symmetry phase and measure the data for several Q-values at the same time. Based on the experience gained at the SNS NSE - the first, and to date the only one, NSE instrument installed at a pulsed spallation source, we propose a novel and unified approach to the NSE data processing.

Monkenbusch, Michael↗
DOE OSTI2016

NEUTRONICS ANALYSES FOR SNS TARGETS DEPOSITIONS

In order to deposit Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) spent facility components replaced due to end-of-life radiation-induced material damage or burn-up, or because of mechanical failure or design improvements, waste classification analyses are being performed. These analyses include an accurate estimate of the radionuclide inventory, on which base components are classified and an appropriate container for transport and storage is determined. After the choice for the container is made, transport calculations are performed for the facility component to be placed inside the container, ensuring compliance with waste management regulations. When necessary, additional shielding is added. Most of the effort is concentrated on the target deposition, which normally takes place once or twice per year. Additionally, the second target station (STS) is in a process of design and waste management analyses for the STS target are being developed to support a deposition plan

Popova, Irina I↗
DOE OSTI2016

MARS15 Simulation of Radiation Environment at the ESS Linac

Comprehensive studies with the MARS15(2016) Monte-Carlo code are described on evaluation of prompt and residual radiation levels induced by nominal and accidental beam losses in the 5-MW, 2-GeV European Spallation Source (ESS) Linac. These are to provide a basis for radiation shielding design verification through the accelerator complex. The calculation model is based on the latest engineering design and includes a sophisticated algorithm for particle tracking in the machine RF cavities as well as a well-established model of the beam loss. Substantial efforts were put in solving the deep-penetration problem for the thick shielding around the tunnel with numerous complex penetrations. It allowed us to study in detail not only the prompt dose, but also component and air activation, radiation loads on the soil outside the tunnel, and skyshine studies for the complicated 3-D surface above the machine. Among the other things, the newest features in MARS15 (2016), such as a ROOT-based beamline builder and a TENDL-based event generator for nuclear interactions below 100 MeV, were very useful in this challenging application

Mokhov, N. V.↗
DOE OSTI2017

Technical Report: Understanding Functional Lyotropic Liquid Crystal Network Phase Self-Assembly and the Properties of Nanoconfined Water

Through the synergistic interplay of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, chemical synthesis, and materials characterization by X-ray and neutron scattering techniques, this project investigated the phase behaviors of new classes of aqueous lyotropic liquid crystals (LLCs) and the properties of water nanoconfined within their pores. A portion of our studies focused on the synthesis of new classes of alkylsulfonic acid and alkylphosphonate amphiphiles, which were shown to undergo water-induced self-assembly to form a wide variety of nanostructured morphologies with unusually high degrees of long-range translational order observed by small- angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Sample LLC morphologies that were observed include the lamellar (L!), tricontinuous double gyroid (G), hexagonally-packed cylinders (H), and low symmetry discontinuous micellar (I) Frank-Kasper phases. Since the G and H phases are the most promising for the development of selective ion transporting membranes for energy applications, we sought the characterize the structure and dynamics of water confined within the sub-3 nm pores of these LLCs using wide-angle neutron diffraction (WAND) and quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS) experiments performed at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we validated models for analyzing this QENS data to obtain water self-diffusion coefficients in LLC G and H phases of carboxylate and sulfonate surfactant LLCs as a function of the identities of their charge compensating counterions.

07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES↗