Title :
Initial operation of the UCLA plane wave transformer (PWT) linac
Author :
Zhang, R. ; Davis, P. ; Hairapetian, G. ; Hogan, M. ; Joshi, C. ; Lampel, M. ; Park, S. ; Pellegrini, C. ; Rosenzweig, J. ; Travish, G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
We report on the initial operation of a novel compact rf linac-the plane wave transformer (PWT). The PWT is a 42 cm long, 8 cell standing-wave structure, operated at S-band, in a π-mode. We present the properties of this linac at rf power levels from 4 MW to 8 MW and beam energy from 7 MeV to 10 MeV, measured initially using both dark current and photo-electrons. Some technical issues associated with the operation are discussed. Future improvements of the PWT, using a modified design, are also studied
Keywords :
accelerator RF systems; electron accelerators; klystrons; 4 to 8 MW; 7 to 10 MeV; RF power levels; UCLA plane wave transformer linac; dark current; photoelectrons; standing-wave structure; Acceleration; Brightness; Costs; Electron beams; Free electron lasers; Impedance; Laser theory; Linear particle accelerator; Plasma accelerators; Power measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2934-1
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1995.505143
