Design alternatives for a free electron laser facility

J. Bisognano, R. Bosch, D. Eisert, M. Fisher, M. Green, K. Jacobs, R. Keil, K. Kleman, J. Kulpin, J. Lawler, G. Rogers, R. Wehlitz, D. Yavuz, R. C. York, R. Legg, T. C. Chiang, T. Miller

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Abstract

We report on continuing design efforts for a next generation FEL facility, building onthe Wisconsin Free Electron Laser (WiFEL) study [1]. The principal goal is to optimizevalue by minimizing cost while maximizing scientific reach. The most attractive solution isa very high repetition rate cw FEL complex, implemented in phases. The first phase, forsubstantially less than one billion dollars, supports a strong initial science program andallows application of the experience gained and welltested innovations to later phases. Theadditional phases provide an increasingly diverse scientific research program with photonenergies extending to hard X-rays.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIPAC 2012 - International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012
Pages1777-1779
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012, IPAC 2012 - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: May 20 2012May 25 2012

Publication series

NameIPAC 2012 - International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012

Conference

Conference3rd International Particle Accelerator Conference 2012, IPAC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period05/20/1205/25/12

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