Induction linear accelerators

Journal Article · Wed Mar 11 04:00:00 EST 1992 · AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.41961· OSTI ID:7200099

Birx, D ^[1]

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1. Science Research Laboratory, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 (United States)

Among the family of particle accelerators, the Induction Linear Accelerator is the best suited for the acceleration of high current electron beams. Because the electromagnetic radiation used to accelerate the electron beam is not stored in the cavities but is supplied by transmission lines during the beam pulse it is possible to utilize very low Q (typically{lt}10) structures and very large beam pipes. This combination increases the beam breakup limited maximum currents to of order kiloamperes. The micropulse lengths of these machines are measured in 10's of nanoseconds and duty factors as high as 10{sup {minus}4} have been achieved. Until recently the major problem with these machines has been associated with the pulse power drive. Beam currents of kiloamperes and accelerating potentials of megavolts require peak power drives of gigawatts since no energy is stored in the structure.

• OSTI ID: 7200099
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States), Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States) Vol. 249:2; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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