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Polarized Positrons at a Future Linear Collider and the Final Focus Test Beam

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/839625· OSTI ID:839625
Having both the positron and electron beams polarized in a future linear e{sup +}e{sup -} collider is a decisive improvement for many physics studies at such a machine. The motivation for polarized positrons, and a demonstration experiment for the undulator-based production of polarized positrons are reviewed. This experiment (''E-166'') uses the 50 GeV Final Focus Test electron beam at SLAC with a 1 m-long helical undulator to make {approx} 10MeV polarized photons. These photons are then converted in a thin ({approx} 0.5 radiation length) target into positrons (and electrons) with about 50% polarization.
Research Organization:
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
839625
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-10842
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English