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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Accelerator Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The FERMI seeded free-electron laser (FEL) is a 4th generation light source producing vacuum ultraviolet to soft X-rays.
  • Current capabilities reach photon energies above 300 eV using a 1.50 GeV electron beam.
  • Higher photon energies are needed to study nitrogen and oxygen K-absorption edges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the design of S-band accelerating structures for the FERMI linac upgrade.
  • To enable photon energies up to 600 eV for advanced X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
  • To meet the requirements of increased electron beam energy (1.80 GeV) and peak current (1 kA).

Main Methods:

  • Design of high gradient S-band accelerating structures.
  • Focus on achieving high reliability and low wakefield contributions.
  • Optimization for electron beam charges up to 1 nC per bunch.

Main Results:

  • The design addresses the need for higher electron beam energy and current.
  • The proposed structures aim for improved performance in the upgraded FERMI linac.
  • Development focuses on reliability and minimizing wakefields for high-charge bunches.

Conclusions:

  • The developed S-band accelerating structures are crucial for the FERMI linac upgrade.
  • This upgrade will significantly enhance the capabilities of the FEL for X-ray science.
  • The design ensures reliable operation at higher beam parameters for future research.