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inside the existing LEP tunnel implies a peak dipole field of 8.33 T and the use of
superconducting magnet technology.
This presented quite a challenge; to make the most profitable use of the existing
tunnel and to obtain the highest possible bending strength by exploiting the wellproven technology based on Nb-Ti Rutherford cables. To meet this challenge and
to find the cheapest solution compatible with the required performance needed a
substantial R&D program on magnets and associated technology. This was carried
out between 1988 and 2001 by CERN in close collaboration with other European
laboratories and European industry.
10.6.2 Layout
The basic layout of the LHC follows the LEP tunnel geometry and is depicted in Fig.
10.16. The LHC has eight arcs and straight sections, with dispersion suppressors in
between.
Fig. 10.16 Schematic layout of the LHC. Beam 1 (Blue) circulates clockwise. Beam 2 (Red)
circulated counter-clockwise
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inside the existing LEP tunnel implies a peak dipole field of 8.33 T and the use of
superconducting magnet technology.
This presented quite a challenge; to make the most profitable use of the existing
tunnel and to obtain the highest possible bending strength by exploiting the wellproven technology based on Nb-Ti Rutherford cables. To meet this challenge and
to find the cheapest solution compatible with the required performance needed a
substantial R&D program on magnets and associated technology. This was carried
out between 1988 and 2001 by CERN in close collaboration with other European
laboratories and European industry.
10.6.2 Layout
The basic layout of the LHC follows the LEP tunnel geometry and is depicted in Fig.
10.16. The LHC has eight arcs and straight sections, with dispersion suppressors in
between.
Fig. 10.16 Schematic layout of the LHC. Beam 1 (Blue) circulates clockwise. Beam 2 (Red)
circulated counter-clockwise