Publication Date

2024

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Salehinia, Iman

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Fermi National Laboratory (Fermilab) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN), forerunners in the exploration of the subatomic world, are both in the process of improving their particle accelerators with the Proton Improvement Plan II at Fermilab and the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider Accelerator Upgrade Plan (HL-LHC AUP) at CERN. Both particle accelerators have cavities that serve to either accelerate the particle beam or guide it into an optimal position and have the need for radio frequency (RF) power couplers to generate the field that controls the particle beams. When installing the coupler onto the cavity, a reliable vacuum seal is crucial to ensure the accelerator operates efficiently, free from interference by particulates. A uniform and precise installation process in the cleanroom is needed to achieve this seal. The tool developed in this thesis accomplishes this by empowering technicians to consistently install couplers with high accuracy. Furthermore, this thesis outlines the preliminary phases of developing an innovative measurement tool—a computer vision system poised to enhance the precision of coupler installations, while minimizing human intervention and tactile contact.

Extent

197 pages

Language

en

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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