Design, optimization and experimental characterization of RF injectors for high brightness electron beams and plasma acceleration. (1st December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shpakov, V.; Alesini, D.; Anania, M.P.; Behtouei, M.; Buonomo, B.; Bellaveglia, M.; Biagioni, A.; Cardelli, F.; Carillo, M.; Chiadroni, E.; Cianchi, A.; Costa, G.; Del Giorno, M.; Faillace, L.; Ferrario, M.; Del Franco, M.; Franzini, G.; Galletti, M.; Giannessi, L.; Giribono, A.; Liedl, A.; Lollo, V.; Mostacci, A.; Di Pirro, G.; Piersanti, L.; Pompili, R.; Di Raddo, G.; Romeo, S.; Silvi, G.J.; Stella, A.; Vaccarezza, C.; Villa, F.; Vannozzi, A.;
• Is Part Of: Journal of instrumentation. Volume 17:Number 12(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-01
• Subjects: Accelerator Subsystems and Technologies -- Instrumentation for FEL; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; 502.84
• DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/17/12/P12022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-0221

Abstract

Abstract: In this article, we share our experience related to the new photo-injector commissioning at the SPARC_LAB test facility. The new photo-injector was installed into an existing machine and our goal was not only to improve the final beam parameters themselves but to improve the machine handling in day-to-day operations as well. Thus, besides the pure beam characterization, this article contains information about the improvements, that were introduced into the new photo-injector design from the machine maintenance point of view, and the benefits, that we gained by using the new technique to assemble the gun itself.