Radio-Frequency (RF) Systems for the Electron Ion Collider (EIC)

The Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking qualified sources to provide simulation and analysis services for the Radio‑Frequency (RF) systems of the upcoming Electron‑Ion Collider (EIC). The effort focuses on evaluating power requirements, detuning strategies, and control architectures across multiple RF subsystems (ESR, HSR, IRR, RCS). Participants will deliver technical reports, code, and documentation according to a milestone schedule that spans FY27. Regular teleconferences and design‑review participation are required. • Perform power‑requirement evaluation and transient‑beam loading studies for the ESR system. • Conduct comprehensive simulations of the HSR RF system, including loop and filter behavior during special gymnastics. • Evaluate detuning and power‑reduction techniques for HSR frequencies (24, 49, 98 MHz and 591 MHz). • Model transverse beam distribution with RF noise and crab cavities at 197 MHz and 394 MHz, including damper effects. • Confirm power requirements for the RCS 591 MHz RF system during ramp. • Deliver technical reports (D1‑D7) and provide source code/manuals by specified FY27 milestones.