Speaker
Dr
Mary Anne Cummings
(Muons, Inc.)
Description
MANX is a six-dimensional muon ionization cooling demonstration experiment based on the concept of a helical cooling channel in which a beam of muons loses energy in a continuous helium or hydrogen absorber while passing through a special superconducting magnet called a helical solenoid. The goals of the experiment include tests of the theory of the helical cooling channel and the helical solenoid implementation of it, verification of the simulation programs, and a demonstration of effective six-dimensional cooling of a muon beam. We report the status of the experiment and in particular, the proposal to have MANX follow MICE at the Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory (RAL) as an extension of the MICE experimental program. We describe the economies of such an approach which allow the MICE beam line and much of the MICE apparatus and expertise to be reused.
Summary
The MANX experiment is proposed to demonstrate 6-D muon ionization cooling in a helical cooling channel. The concept of the MANX experiment is discussed. Two measurement modes are shown. By observing the momentum dependent time of flight without absorber in the HCC, the essential features of the HCC will be determined. In addition, the required resolution for the 6-D parameters is discussed. The most challenging measurement is the total momentum. This resolution will be determined by reconstruction in the particle tracking system.
Author
Dr
Mary Anne Cummings
(Muons, Inc.)
