Fixed-Field alternating gradient transport line for laser-plasma accelerated electrons
A transport line for laser-plasma accelerated electrons is proposed based on the Fixed Field Alternating Gradient (FFA) concept. To accommodate the large LPA energy spread and match the beam to a transverse gradient undulator (TGU), the lattice incorporates matching cells with high-temperature superconducting quadrupoles providing gradients of up to 220 T/m, along with a compact FFA dispersion creator. This configuration allows strong focusing and dispersion tailoring within a compact geometry. The study represents an initial step toward demonstrating the feasibility of FFA-based dispersion management for LPA-driven light sources, while outlining the requirements of further optimization.
Authors
- A. Bernhard
- S. Fatehi
- David Kelliher
- S. Machilda
Publication Details
- Journal
- KITopen
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5445/ir/1000196477
- Primary Topic
- Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00