pp collider construction scenario

Abstract

In order to bring the Fermilab proton-proton colliding-beam facility into operation at the earliest possible time, dose coordination between the variouc aspects of the construction is essential. We present a possible scenario for how the installation might proceed, and point out some important consequences for planning in the immediate future. Table I represents our attempt to fit together the various phases of construction in an optimistic yet realistic fashion. We have not tried to integrate the pp or ep collision programs into this schedule because of numerous technical uncertainties sLu.