A prototype fast feedback system for energy lock at CEBAF

The beam energy of CEBAF must be controlled accurately against phase and gradient fluctuations in RF cavities in order to achieve a 2.5/spl times/10/sup -5/ relative energy spread. A prototype fast feedback system based on the concepts of modern control theory has been implemented in the CEBAF control system to function as an energy lock. Measurements performed during the pulsed mode operations indicate presence of noise components at 4 Hz and 12 Hz on beam energy. This fast feedback prototype operates at 60 Hz rate and is integrated with EPICS. This paper describes the implementation of the fast feedback prototype, and operational experience with this system at CEBAF.