EIC Crab Cavity Low-Level RF Studies

The Electron-Ion Collider project (EIC) will be the first new major particle accelerator in the US in decades. The EIC at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) will accelerate electrons and ions and will provide unique capabilities for researchers to study Quantum Chromodynamics. The EIC will employ powerful electromagnetic resonators called Crab Cavities to increase the collision rate. Extensive R&D is required to specify and design the Low-Level Radio Frequency (LLRF) systems, which will regulate the voltage and impedance of the Crab Cavities. This work summarizes the required performance and specifications for the LLRF system based on preliminary technical specifications for the EIC.