Accelerator Structure Development for NLC/GLC
The NLC (Next Linear Collider) and GLC (Global Linear Collider) [1,2] are e{sup +}e{sup -} linear collider proposals based on room-temperature accelerator technology--so called ''warm machines'' in comparison with the TESLA ''cold machine'' that is based on superconducting accelerator technology. There have been two major challenges in developing X-band (11.4 GHz) accelerator structures for the GLC/NLC. The first is to demonstrate stable, long-term operation at the high gradient (65 MV/m) that is required to optimize the machine cost. The second is to strongly suppress the beam induced long-range wakefields, which is required to achieve high luminosity. The development of high gradient structures has been a high priority in recent years. Nearly thirty X-band structures with various rf parameters, cavity shapes and coupler types have been fabricated and tested since 2000. This program has been a successful collaborative effort among groups at SLAC, KEK, FNAL and other labs. A summary of the main achievements and experiences are presented in this paper as well as a status report on the structure design, high power performance, manufacturing techniques, and other structure related issues.
- Research Organization:
- SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00515
- OSTI ID:
- 826798
- Report Number(s):
- SLAC-PUB-10370; TRN: US0404208
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 5 Mar 2004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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