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The Low Energy Ion Ring (LEIR) is a key element of the LHC ion injector chain. Under fast electron cooling, several long pulses from the ion Linac 3 are accumulated and cooled, and transformed into short bunches with a density sufficient for the needs of the LHC. Experience from LEIR commissioning and the first runs in autumn 2006 and summer 2007 to provide the so-called "early LHC ion beam" for setting-up in the PS and the SPS will be reported. Studies in view of the beam needed for nominal LHC ion operation are carried out in parallel to operation with lower priority.
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