Linear Dynamics in Particle Accelerators

Course outline

Lecture Notes

Lecture 1: Review of hamiltonian mechanics
Lecture 2: The accelerator hamiltonian in a straight coordinate system
Lecture 3: The accelerator hamiltonian in a curved coordinate system
Lecture 4: Dynamical maps for "linear" elements
Lecture 5: Three loose ends: edge focusing; chromaticity; beam rigidity
Lecture 6: Linear optics in periodic, uncoupled beamlines
Lecture 7: Including longitudinal dynamics
Lecture 8: Bunches of many particles
Lecture 9: coupled optics
Lecture 10: Effects of linear imperfections

Tutorial Questions

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