Spectra of coherent smith-purcell radiation observed from short electron bunches: numerical and experimental studies

Authors: F. Bakkali Taheri (University of Oxford) , I. V. Konoplev (University of Oxford) , G. Doucas (University of Oxford) , A. Reichold (University of Oxford) , R. J. D. A. Smith (Tech-X UK Ltd.) , R. Bartolini (Diamond Light Source; University of Oxford) , N. Delerue (University Paris-Sud XI) , H. Andrews, (University Paris-Sud XI) , N. Fuster-Martínez (Instituto de Físi ca Corpuscular IFIC) , C. Clarke (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) , V. Bharadwaj (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) , P. H. Stoltz (Tech-X Corporation)
Co-authored by industrial partner: No

Type: Conference Paper
Conference: IPAC13
Peer Reviewed: No

State: Published (Approved)
Published: May 2013

Abstract: There is a significant interest in the development of compact particle accelerators within research areas including X-ray and THz (T-ray) sources of radiation, particle physics and medical sciences. To support the progress in these areas, non-invasive, electron beam diagnostics that are capable of measuring a single femtosecond electron bunch are required. At the current stage such beam diagnostics for femtosecond-long electron bunches are still not available. The goal of the work presented is to understand the spectral characteristics of coherent Smith-Purcell radiation to enable its quick and reliable interpretation including the longitudinal profile reconstruction of electron bunches. The research presented comprises results from numerical modelling and experimental studies. Using the numerical data, we discuss the radiated spectra dependence on the electron bunch profile and analyse the results. We also discuss the experimental data and compare it with theoretical predictions.

Subject Areas: Physics


Technical Areas: Accelerator Physics , Diagnostics

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