Steering an intense relativistic electron beam in a linear induction accelerator

The best electron beam transport through a linear induction accelerator (LIA) is achieved when the beam is well centered on the magnetic axis of the focusing solenoids. Since the beam may be injected offset from, or at an angle to, the centerline, dipole magnets are usually provided as a means to st...

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Published inReview of scientific instruments Vol. 91; no. 2; p. 026102
Main Authors Ekdahl, Carl, Allison, P, Coleman, J E, Kaupilla, T, McCuistian, B T, Moir, D C, Schulze, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2020
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Summary:The best electron beam transport through a linear induction accelerator (LIA) is achieved when the beam is well centered on the magnetic axis of the focusing solenoids. Since the beam may be injected offset from, or at an angle to, the centerline, dipole magnets are usually provided as a means to steer the beam and center it. Steering may be accomplished by trial and error, but this is very time consuming, especially for accelerators with a low repetition rate for beam position measurements and dipole adjustments. This article presents a steering method requiring a minimal number of measurements and adjustments to position the beam at any desired location, including positioning on the centerline.
ISSN:1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.5125421