Linear Collider on the NLC Site
T. Markiewicz1997
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Abstract
We present parameters for a 5-TeV-c.m. linear collider that would fit on the proposed Next Linear Co llider (NLC) [1] site and use 34-GHz accelerator structures. Supporting arguments are given for the choice of important parameters, and changes required for each machine section are described. This work should be considered preliminary, as a full 5-TeV upgrade would require extensive study.
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