%0 Journal Article %T High-Beta Optics and Running Prospects %A Helmut Burkhardt %J - %D 2019 %R https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments3010022 %X Abstract Dedicated high-beta optics are used to make forward proton scattering measurements possible at the LHC. Following a short general introduction and history of special high-beta optics and running conditions, we describe the two types of special high-beta runs planned for 2018. A run at top energy at ¦Â y * = 90 m for elastic and diffractive scattering, and a low energy run to measure the rho-parameter in the Coulomb interference region. View Full-Tex %K optics for forward physics %K machine induced backgrounds %K rho-parameter %U https://www.mdpi.com/2410-390X/3/1/22