Speaker
James Rosenzweig
(UCLA)
Description
We present an overview of the various research thrusts embraced by the UCLA program in very high field cryogenic RF acceleration, beginning with roots in both X- and S-band, and extending through a vigorous program in developing C-band accelerating structures. These are employed in extremely high brightness electron sources for both linear colliders and ultra-compact X-ray free-electron lasers (UC-XFELs). They are also planned for use in high gradient linacs that enable 1 GeV beams for the UC-XFEL project. This initiative is described, and its critical demands on cryogenic RF technology are reviewed.