Induction linac driven free-electron lasers for microwave generation

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.41967· OSTI ID:7291033

Barletta, W A ^[1]

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1. Dept. of Physics, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1547 (United States) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550 (United States)

The recent development of highly reliable components for linear induction accelerators (LIA) and free-electron lasers (FEL) enable one to use these devices as economical sources of microwave power to drive magnetic fusion reactors and high gradient, rf linear accelerators. Based on the specifications and costs of the recently designed and fabricated LIA components at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Science Research Laboratory, Inc., and Pulse Sciences, Inc., this paper reviews the present technology of linear induction accelerators and presents an algorithm for scaling the cost of LIA-driven microwave sources to the high average power regime of interest for the next generation of fusion research machines and linear electorn-positron colliders at TeV energies. The algorithm allows one to optimize the output power of the sources with respect to cost (or other figure of merit) by varying he characteristics (pulse length, driven current, repetition rate, etc.) of the linear induction accelerator. It also allows one to explore cost sensitivities as a guide to formulating research strategies for developing advanced accelerator technologies.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7291033
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (United States), Vol. 249:2; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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