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.

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2026-08-25
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https://doi.org/10.5445/ir/1000196477
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Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics
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Fixed-Field alternating gradient transport line for laser-plasma accelerated electrons

A. Bernhard, S. Fatehi, David Kelliher, S. Machilda
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Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics
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Fixed-Field alternating gradient transport line for laser-plasma accelerated electrons

A. Bernhard, S. Fatehi, David Kelliher, S. Machilda
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Abstract

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.

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