29 September 2026 to 3 October 2026
Oxford University, Physics Department
Europe/London timezone

Simulation Studies of Space Charge Effects in the 6D Rectilinear Muon Cooling Channel

2 Oct 2026, 16:35
15m
Denys Wilkinson Building, Dennis Sciama Lecture Theatre (Oxford University, Physics Department)

Denys Wilkinson Building, Dennis Sciama Lecture Theatre

Oxford University, Physics Department

Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
C-3. New Concepts C

Speaker

Dr Ruihu Zhu (IMP)

Description

Six-dimensional muon cooling is essential for reducing the beam emittance to the level required for a high-luminosity muon collider. To investigate possible collective effects in such high-brightness muon beams, a new space charge module has been implemented in G4beamline and recently improved for simulations of muon cooling channels. The module has been assessed through benchmark, convergence, and numerical-consistency studies and applied to a rectilinear 6D cooling channel. The study examines the influence of space charge on transverse and longitudinal emittance evolution, beam transmission, phase-space distributions, and overall cooling performance, providing a numerical basis for evaluating possible intensity limitations in muon cooling systems.

Author

Dr Ruihu Zhu (IMP)

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