Diagnostics beamline for the superconducting RF photoinjector test stand at DESY

For future continuous wave (CW) and high-duty-cycle operation of the European XFEL, research and development of the DESY L-band CW photoinjector is ongoing. The implementation of a superconducting radio frequency (SRF) gun operated at 1.3 GHz with a copper photocathode is the baseline option. The electron beam quality, in particular the slice emittance, produced by this injector is key for the successful operation of the free-electron laser. In order to study the beam quality and stability of operation, a dedicated test stand and diagnostics beamline is being developed at DESY. Here, we present an overview of the foreseen diagnostic components and methods at the SRF CW photoinjector test stand.