High-brightness photo-injector with standing-wave buncher-based ballistic bunching scheme for inverse Compton scattering light source

We report our recent progress in the design and simulation of a high-brightness S-band photo-injector with a ballistic bunching scheme aimed at driving an inverse Compton scattering(ICS)X-ray source.By adding a short standing-wave buncher between the RF gun and first booster in a conventional S-band photo-injector,electron bunches with a 500 pC charge can be compressed to the sub-picosecond level with very limited input RF power and an unchanged basic layout of the photo-injector.Beam dynamics analysis indicates that fine tuning of the focusing strength of the gun and linac solenoid can well balance additional focusing provided by the standing wave buncher and generate a well-compensated transverse emittance.Thorough bunching dynamics simulations with different operating conditions of the buncher show that a buncher with more cells and a moderate gradient is suitable for simultaneously obtaining a short bunch duration and low emittance.In a typical case of a 9-cell buncher with a 38 MV/m gradient,an ultrashort bunch duration of 0.5 ps(corresponding to a compression ratio of>5)and a low emittance of<1 mm mrad can be readily obtained for a 500 pC electron pulse.This feasible ballistic bunching scheme will facilitate the implementation of an ultrashort pulse mode inverse Compton scattering X-ray source on most existing S-band photo-injectors.

Simultaneous fluorescence and Compton scattering computed tomography based on linear polarization X-ray

Purpose To propose a method for simultaneous fluorescence and Compton scattering computed tomography by using linearly polarized X-rays.Methods Monte Carlo simulations were adopted to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method.In the simulations,the phantom is a polytetrafluoroethylene cylinder inside which are cylindrical columns containing aluminum,water,and gold(Au)-loaded water solutions with Au concentrations ranging between 0.5 and 4.0 wt%,and a parallel-hole collimator imaging geometry was adopted.The light source was modeled based on a Thomson scattering X-ray source.The phantom images for both imaging modalities were reconstructed using a maximumlikelihood expectation maximization algorithm.Results Both the X-ray fluorescence computed tomography(XFCT)and Compton scattering computed tomography(CSCT)images of the phantom were accurately reconstructed.A similar attenuation contrast problem for the different cylindrical columns in the phantom can be resolved in the XFCT and CSCT images.The interplay between XFCT and CSCT was analyzed,and the contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)of the reconstruction was improved by correcting for the mutual influence between the two imaging modalities.Compared with K-edge subtraction imaging,XFCT exhibits a CNR advantage for the phantom.Conclusion Simultaneous XFCT and CSCT can be realized by using linearly polarized X-rays.The synergy between the two imaging modalities would have an important application in cancer radiation therapy.

Numerical simulation for all-optical Thomson scattering X-ray source

Energy spectra, angular distributions, and temporal profiles of the photons produced by an all-optical Thomson scat- tering X-ray source are explored through numerical simulations based on the parameters of the SILEX-I laser system （800 nm, 30 fs, 300 TW） and the previous wakefield acceleration experimental results. The simulation results show that X-ray pulses with a duration of 30 fs and an emission angle of 50 mrad can be produced from such a source. Using the optimized electron parameters, X-ray pulses with better directivity and narrower energy spectra can be obtained. Besides the electron parameters, the laser parameters such as the wavelength, pulse duration, and spot size also affect the X-ray yield, the angular distribution, and the maximum photon energy, except the X-ray pulse duration which is slightly changed for the case of ultrafast laser-electron interaction.

Experiment of X-ray Generations Using Laser-Compton Scattering at LINAC of SINAP

Laser Compton scattering(LCS) can generate X-rays or γ-rays with high brightness and easy controlled polarization by applying high-peak-power laser pulses to relativistic electron bunches. One of the most promising approaches to short pulsed X-ray sources is the laser synchrotron source. It is based on LCS between picoseconds relativistic electron bunches and picoseconds laser pulses. A project of Shanghai laser electron gamma source with LCS method has been proposed on Shanghai synchrotron radiation facility. Before that,a prototype has been developed in the beamline of the linear accelerator at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences. The LCS experiment was carried out by using the 107 MeV,5 Hz,1 ns,0.1 nC electron bunches from the linear accelerator and the 18 ns,10 MW peak power,Nd∶YAG laser pulses. In this communication,we describe the details and report the first results of this experiment.

Scheme for generating 1 nm X-ray beams carrying orbital angular momentum at the SXFEL

Optical vortices have the main features of helical wavefronts and spiral phase structures,and carry orbital angular momentum.This special structure of visible light has been produced and studied for various applications.These notable characteristics of photons were also tested in the extreme-ultraviolet and X-ray regimes.In this article,we simulate the use of a simple afterburner configuration by directly adding helical undulators after the SASE undulators with the Shanghai Soft X-ray FEL to generate high intensity X-ray vortices with wavelengths^1 nm.Compared to other methods,this approach is easier to implement,cost-effective,and more efficient.

Optics for the lattice of the compact storage ring for a Compton X-ray source

We present two types of optics for the lattice of a compact storage ring for a Compton X-ray source. The optics design for different operation modes of the storage ring are discussed in detail. For the pulse mode optics, an IBS-suppression scheme is applied to optimize the optics for lower IBS emittance growth rate; as for the steady mode, the method to control momentum compact factor is adopted [Gladkikh P, Phys. Rev. ST Accel. Beams 8, 050702] to obtain stability of the electron beam.

Laser Compton scattering for a linearly polarized laser

Laser Compton light sources are potential candidates for the next generation of high-brightness X or γ-ray sources. When increasing the laser power to obtain intense X-ray laser, nonlinear Compton scattering happens. Nonlinear Compton scattering of linearly polarized laser beam is discussed in this paper. A complete transition probability formula is introduced and the polarization properties of final photons are discussed for different conditions.

Proposal for a high brightness γ-ray source at the SXFEL

High brightness γ-rays produced by laser Compton scattering(LCS) are ideal probes for the study of nucleon and nuclear structure. We propose such a γ-ray source using the backscattering of a laser from the bright electron beam produced by the linac of the Shanghai Soft X-ray Free-electron Laser(SXFEL) test facility at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics(SINAP). The performance is optimized through theoretical analysis and benchmarked with 4D Monte-Carlo simulations. The peak brightness of the source is expected to be larger than2 × 1022photons/(mm2mrad2s 0.1%BW) and photon energy ranges from 3.7 Me V to 38.9 Me V. Its performance, compared to Extreme Light Infrastructure-Nuclear Physics(ELI-NP), and the Shanghai Laser-Electron Gamma-ray Source(SLEGS), is given. The potential for basic and applied research is also briefly outlined.

一种紧凑型激光同步辐射光源的初步设计及应用前景

激光与相对论电子束的康普顿散射可产生高亮度、超短脉冲、辐射波长可调、峰值亮度高的准单色、极化X射线。这是一种新型的激光同步辐射光源,以其造价低、小型紧凑等特点受到人们的重视,成为当前研究的热点。介绍了激光同步辐射光源的性质和特点,对利用北京大学超导加速器装置的电子束产生激光同步辐射进行了初步计算和设计,该波段X射线显示出了诱人的应用前景。

建立激光同步辐射源的初步探讨

进行了基于正对以及离轴几何条件下 ,电子与激光束间Compton /Thomson散射的激光同步辐射源的初步探讨。运用现有的直线加速器技术以及高功率、高重复频率激光器技术可以为构建超短脉冲的高亮度、准单色。

上海激光电子γ源

激光具有高强度、高极化度等优异的性能。用激光束轰击高能电子束就可以产生高强度、高极化度的γ射线束。上海激光电子γ源就是上海同步辐射装置上的这样一条束线站。预计可以获得能量范围为1—22MeV的准单色、高强度(109—1011s-1)和高极化度(线极化或圆极化)的γ射线束。介绍了这条束线站目前的进展情况。

在BFEL上实现红外和X光双波段运转的初步研究

从康普顿散射的原理出发 ,分析了存在于北京自由电子激光器 ( BFEL )腔内的康普顿散射过程 .提出了利用康普顿背散射在 BFEL上实现红外激光和软 X光双波段运转的设想 ,并对实现该设想的实验方案进行了初步研究。

激光同步辐射源原理性实验的理论计算

利用强激光和相对论性电子束在任意相互作用方向发生的非线性Ｔｈｏｍｓｏｎ散射理论，计算了平面偏振激光在相互作用角为１８０°、１７８．５°和９０°三种条件下发生Ｔｈｏｍｓｏｎ散射所产生的Ｘ射线波长、相互作用时间等结果，并作出了１７８．５°散射时Ｘ射线强度的空间和频域分布图。利用ＹＡＧ倍频激光器和２５ＭｅＶ电子束对正向散射部分进行了实验验证。

激光同步辐射源特性的线性康普顿散射分析

激光同步辐射源(Laser Synchrotron Source,简称LSS)是利用强激光与相对论电子束散射,产生准单色、能量可调的X射线脉冲的新型X射线源。本文介绍了LSS的线性康普顿散射理论;分析了LSS的主要特性,包括X射线通量、脉冲时间结构、能谱等。

基于同步辐射加速器的康普顿背散射γ光源性质及其应用研究

本文介绍了利用康普顿背散射 (BCS)产生γ射线的原理 ,并以SSRF储存环电子运行参数为例 ,给出了利用BCS方法产生MeV量级γ射线束的计算结果 ,预期该光子束具有高强度、高极化度、单色性、方向性好等优点。同时对国际上已运行和拟建的高能和低能γ束线站的装置和性能作了简要介绍 ,并分别探讨了高能和低能准单色极化γ射线在核物理和核天体物理研究中广泛的应用前景。文中对基于正对以及离轴几何条件下 ,采用直线加速器加速的电子同短脉冲强激光发生Compton/Thomson散射的激光同步辐射源作了初步探讨 ,这一方法为我们构建超短脉冲的高亮度、准单色、可调谐的X γ射线源开辟了一条新途径。

激光同步辐射光源的辐射条件

激光同步辐射光源是一种新型的X射线光源,它利用高强度激光与相对论电子束发生康普顿散射,从而在电子的运动方向上辐射出X射线.本文在考虑电子的反冲基础上,利用康普顿散射研究了激光同步辐射光源(LSS)辐射光子的精确波长和能量;同时发现,对于背散射情况,只有当种子激光的波长λ1大于电子的物质波波长λm时才能发生LSS辐射;最后给出LSS辐射的极值波长λ2max=h/(m0γv)和极值能量cε2max=βεe.

在BEPC上建造γ束线站的分析

考虑电子的反冲并利用康普顿散射,研究了激光同步辐射光源(LSS)辐射的光子波长、光子能量。结果表明,对于不同的γ,LSS辐射的光子波长和能量有不同的近似公式。当γ<<λ1/4λe时,LSS辐射的光子波长λ2≈λ1/4γ2,能量(εc2≈4γ2εc1;当γ>>λ1/4λe时,LSS辐射的光子波长λ2≈λe/γ,能量cε2≈m0γc2;结果表明,LSS辐射的条件是种子激光的波长λ1大于电子的物质波波长λm;LSS辐射的极值波长是λ2m ax=h/m0γv,极值能量是cε2m ax=βeε;本文后半部分提出了利用北京正负电子对撞机的强流高亮度电子束与激光的康普顿背散射产生单色γ射线的建议。

关于激光同步辐射光源康普顿散射的再讨论

根据产生激光同步辐射光源的条件和经典碰撞理论,分析讨论了几种能够产生激光同步辐射光源的康普顿散射,得出了几种情况下激光同步辐射光源的波长、能量、动量的表述形式。

基于高亮度γ源的核共振荧光研究综述

总结比较了国内外利用高亮度γ源进行核共振荧光(nuclear resonance fluorescence,NRF)研究的最新成果,从理论上分析了NRF的反应截面,介绍了利用Geant 4对NRF过程的蒙特卡罗模拟,通过比较不同激发光源下得到的NRF实验结果,说明了激光康普顿散射源在NRF研究中的优势。介绍了NRF实验中常用的背散射探测方法和透射探测方法,分析比较了不同探测器的性能。最后,展望了未来NRF的研究方向。

激光同步辐射源特性分析

激光同步辐射源(Laser Synchrotron Source,简称LSS)是利用强激光与相对论电子束散射,产生准单色、能量可调的高质量X射线的新型X射线源,具有一些现有X射线源所不具备的优点,因而具有广泛的应用前景,用康普顿散射原理分析了激光同步辐射源的原理特性,推导了出射X射线的粒子通量,分析了电子束和激光束的横向分布对粒子通量的影响。