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Abstract: In this brief overview we will reflect on the process of the design of the linear collider (LC) final focus (FF) optics, and will also describe the theoretical and experimental efforts on design and practical realisation of a prototype of the LC FF optics implemented in the ATF2 facility at KEK, Japan, presently being commissioned and operated. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Integrable non-linear accelerator lattices are regarded as one potential option for the next generation of high-intensity accelerators. In particle tracking studies non-linear integrable lattices have shown to be effective in suppressing machine resonances, tune shifts and instabilities. This paper gives an update on the magnet design for a 150 MeV electron test facility. The required magnetic field is difficult to generate with conventional multipole magnets; we outline a potential solution and discuss the implications for a high energy proton driver. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The need to populate the fusion materials engineering data base has long been recognized, the IFMIF facility being the present proposed neutron source for this purpose. Re-evaluation of the regulatory approach for the EU proposed DEMO device shows that the specification of the neutron source can be reduced with respect to IFMIF, allowing lower risk technology solutions to be considered. The justification for this approach is presented and a description of a proposed facility, FAFNIR, is presented with more detailed discussion of the accelerator and target designs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Beam dumps are essential components of any accelerator system. They are usually located at the end of the beam delivery systems and are designed to safely absorb and dissipate the particle energy. In the second stage of the proposed International Linear Collider (ILC), the electron and positron beams are accelerated to 500GeV each (1TeV total). Each bunch will have 2×1010 electrons/positrons, and 2820 bunches form one beam bunch train with time duration of 0.95ms and 4Hz frequency. The average beam power will be 18MW with a peak power of 4.5GW. The FLUKA code was used to determine the power deposited by the beam at all critical locations. This data forms the input into the thermal hydraulic analysis CFD code for detailed flow and thermal evaluation. Both 2D and 3D flow analyses were carried out at all the critical regions to arrive at optimum geometry and flow parameters of the beam dump. The generation and propagation of pressure waves due to rapid deposition of heat has also been analyzed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]