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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Particle Accelerator Technology
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Accurate alignment of particle accelerators requires a stable, straight reference line over long distances.
    • Traditional Gaussian laser beams exhibit significant divergence, limiting their suitability for precise alignment.
    • Structured Laser Beams (SLBs) offer a potential solution due to their unique intensity profiles and reduced divergence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the suitability of Structured Laser Beams (SLBs) as a straight-line reference for long-distance particle accelerator alignment.
    • To analyze the relationship between the inner core (IC) and outermost ring (OR) size of SLBs based on generator design parameters.
    • To determine optimal SLB parameters for efficient and accurate alignment systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical simulations were employed to model SLB propagation and intensity profiles.
    • Experimental setups were used to generate and analyze SLBs with different configurations over distances up to 50 meters.
    • Transversal intensity profiles and wavefronts of various SLBs were measured and compared.

    Main Results:

    • SLBs demonstrate potential as stable, straight references for long-distance alignment applications.
    • The divergence of the SLB's inner core can be limited to approximately 10 microradians.
    • A trade-off exists between minimizing the size of the inner core and the outermost ring, influenced by generator design.

    Conclusions:

    • Structured Laser Beams are generally suitable for long-distance alignment in particle accelerators.
    • Careful selection of SLB generator parameters is crucial to balance the size of the inner core and outermost ring.
    • Further optimization of SLB parameters can enhance accuracy for specific alignment conditions.