The CTF3 Two-beam Test Stand

The Two-beam Test Stand is a unique facility to demonstrate the feasibility of the CLIC two-beam high gradient acceleration concept and to test the individual CLIC components and complete two-beam CLIC modules. The TBTS is particularly well suited to investigate the effects on the beam of RF breakdown in the high gradient accelerating structures. We report on the design, construction and commissioning of the Two-beam Test Stand.