Speaker
Mr
Willemjan Maan
(CERN)
Description
A brief history of the fast valves in use at CERN and of their mechanical design since the 1970’s will be given.
The recent example of the LEP fast valves will also be described as well as the improvements introduced.
Finally some arguments in favour and against the use of fast valves in high energy accelerators will be
enumerated and discussed.
Author
Mr
Willemjan Maan
(CERN)
