In a cryogenic proton accelerator, such as the LHC, the creation of an electron cloud and generated heat loads resulting from electron bombardment are strongly dependent on the azimuthal distribution of created photoelectrons. In this context, photon reflection and photoelectron yield measurements have been performed using a beam line on the VEPP-2M storage ring. Six electrodes, covering the complete vacuum chamber perimeter, were mounted such that they could be suitably biased, and while one electrode was irradiated with synchrotron radiation the resulting electron current of all others could be measured. A detailed description of the experimental apparatus and the results of the measurements of photon reflection and the azimuthal distribution of generated photoelectrons are presented.
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