Advantages of Real-time Spectrum Analyzers in High Energy Physics Applications

In this application note, the causes of beam instability and “blow up” – sudden total or partial loss of beam current – will be reviewed. We’ll discuss the advantages of using Real-time Spectrum Analysis to analyze and solve beam loss and instability problems versus the use of Swept Spectrum Analysis (SSA). And we’ll show how Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSAs) are used to collect, analyze and present data in the High Energy Physics field.