Author: Vilsmeier, D.M.
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MOPAB42 Investigation of the Effect of Beam Space-charge on Electron Trajectories in Ionization Profile Monitors 133
 
  • D.M. Vilsmeier, B. Dehning, M. Sapinski
    CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
 
  The correct measurement of beam size using an ionization profile monitor relies on the confinement of electron trajectories from their source to the electron-sensitive detector. This confinement is provided by a magnetic field aligned with electric extraction field. As the initial electron velocities are boosted by the presence of a high-charge density beam, the value of the magnetic field depends on both the beam size and on the charge density. If the magnetic field is not strong enough a deformation of the observed beam profile occurs. In this paper the results of a study of electron trajectories in the presence of high charge density beams is presented along with an estimation of the required magnetic field for various scenarios. A correction procedure for compensating any residual distortions in the measured profile is also discussed.