Lagringsringer

Lagringsringer, also known as storage rings, are specialized particle accelerators designed to store and maintain beams of particles for extended periods. Unlike synchrotrons that accelerate particles, storage rings primarily focus on preserving the beam's energy and position. They achieve this by using powerful magnetic fields to bend the particle path into a closed loop, and radiofrequency cavities to compensate for energy losses, often from synchrotron radiation.

The primary function of a storage ring is to provide a stable and intense source of particles for various scientific experiments. These experiments can range from particle physics, where colliding beams within the ring probe fundamental interactions, to materials science and synchrotron light generation, where the emitted radiation from the stored particles is used to study the structure and properties of matter. The design of a storage ring is crucial, with parameters like beam energy, current, and stability dictating its suitability for different applications. Maintaining vacuum within the ring is paramount to prevent particle collisions with residual gas molecules, which would degrade the beam.