Abstract

A complete characterization of the time-resolved longitudinal beam phase space is important to optimize the final performances of an accelerator, and in particular this is crucial for Free Electron Laser (FEL) facilities. In this paper we propose a novel method to characterize the profile of a relativistic electron bunch by passively streaking the beam using its self-interaction with the transverse wakefield excited by the bunch itself passing off-axis through a dielectric-lined or a corrugated waveguide. Results of a proof-of-principle experiment at the SwissFEL Injector Test Facility are discussed.

Details

Title
Temporal profile measurements of relativistic electron bunch based on wakefield generation
Author
Bettoni, S; Craievich, P; Lutman, A A; Pedrozzi, M
Section
ARTICLES
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Feb 2016
Publisher
American Physical Society
e-ISSN
24699888
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2551275896
Copyright
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