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  • Particle Physics
  • Biophysics

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  • The European X-ray Free-Electron Laser (XFEL) facility utilizes advanced accelerator technology.
  • SASE1 is the inaugural operational beamline at the European XFEL, commencing service in 2017.
  • The beamline comprises an undulator system, beam transport, and two distinct experimental stations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the initial configuration of the SASE1 beam transport system.
  • To report on the performance and operational experiences of SASE1 during its first year.
  • To provide insights into the alignment, manipulation, and diagnostic capabilities of the X-ray optics.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the SASE1 undulator system.
  • Characterization of the beam transport system, including mirrors and X-ray optical components.
  • Analysis of operational data from the first year of user experiments at SPB/SFX and FXE stations.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation and operation of the SASE1 beamline since 2017.
  • Effective functioning of mirrors for beam guidance and X-ray optical components for beam manipulation.
  • Valuable operational experience gained from user experiments at the SPB/SFX and FXE stations.

Conclusions:

  • The SASE1 beamline is a key component of the European XFEL, providing essential X-ray capabilities.
  • The beam transport system is crucial for delivering and conditioning the X-ray beam to scientific instruments.
  • The initial operational phase has yielded significant data and operational insights for future development.