Very-high-frequency(VHF)gun photoinjectors,capable of producing high-brightness and high-repetitionrate electron bunches,are some of the best electron sources for driving MHz-class repetition-rate free-electron lasers...Very-high-frequency(VHF)gun photoinjectors,capable of producing high-brightness and high-repetitionrate electron bunches,are some of the best electron sources for driving MHz-class repetition-rate free-electron lasers.In this study,the beam dynamics optimization of a VHF gun photoinjector for Shanghai HIgh Repetition Rate X-ray Free Electron Laser and Extreme Light Facility(SHINE)is systematically demonstrated using a genetic algorithm.Through the inclusion of the solenoid geometry as an optimization variable into the genetic algorithm,the optimum projected normalized emittance for 100 pC bunches with bunch length of 1 mm rms is reduced to 0.1 mm mrad for 100%of the particles and 0.075 mm mrad for 95%of the particles,proving that sub-100 nm emittance can be achieved in the SHINE injector using a single-cell Tsinghua University(THU)VHF gun.This emittance fulfills the requirements not only of SHINE and Linac Coherent Light Source(LCLS)-II but also of LCLS-II-High Energy(LCLS-II-HE).We demonstrate that the optimal emittance in the VHF gun injector is reduced via the optimization of the solenoid geometry,thereby reducing solenoid spherical aberration.Through the inclusion of high-order(H.O.)energy spread among the optimization objectives,the H.O.energy spread can be reduced by a factor of nearly six using a high-harmonic cavity despite a 38%emittance growth.Finally,the beam dynamics in the SHINE main accelerator show that reducing the H.O.energy spread in the injector is of great significance to improving compression efficiency and reducing bunch current spike.展开更多
High-brightness electron beams are required to drive LINAC-based free-electron lasers(FELs)and storage-ring-based synchrotron radiation light sources.The bunch charge and RMS bunch length at the exit of the LINAC play...High-brightness electron beams are required to drive LINAC-based free-electron lasers(FELs)and storage-ring-based synchrotron radiation light sources.The bunch charge and RMS bunch length at the exit of the LINAC play a crucial role in the peak current;the minimum transverse emittance is mainly determined by the injector of the LINAC.Thus,a photoin-jector with a high bunch charge and low emittance that can simultaneously provide high-quality beams for 4th generation synchrotron radiation sources and FELs is desirable.The design of a 1.6-cell S-band 2998-MHz RF gun and beam dynamics optimization of a relevant beamline are presented in this paper.Beam dynamics simulations were performed by combining ASTRA and the multi-objective genetic algorithm NSGA II.The effects of the laser pulse shape,half-cell length of the RF gun,and RF parameters on the output beam quality were analyzed and compared.The normalized transverse emittance was optimized to be as low as 0.65 and 0.92 mm·mrad when the bunch charge was as high as 1 and 2 nC,respectively.Finally,the beam stability properties of the photoinjector,considering misalignment and RF jitter,were simulated and analyzed.展开更多
Based on the multi-slit method, a new method is introduced to measure the nonlinear force caused emittance growth in a RF photoinjector. It is possible to reconstruct the phase space of a beam under some conditions by...Based on the multi-slit method, a new method is introduced to measure the nonlinear force caused emittance growth in a RF photoinjector. It is possible to reconstruct the phase space of a beam under some conditions by the multi-slit method. Based on the reconstructed phase space, besides the emittance, the emittance growth from the distortion of the phase space can also be measured. The emittance growth results from the effects of nonlinear force acting on electron, which is very important for the high quality beam in a RF photoinjector.展开更多
Photoinjectors are widely used for linear accelerators as electron sources to generate high-brightness electron beams. The drive laser, which determines the timing structure and quality of the electron beam, is a cruc...Photoinjectors are widely used for linear accelerators as electron sources to generate high-brightness electron beams. The drive laser, which determines the timing structure and quality of the electron beam, is a crucial component of a photoinjector. A new drive laser system has been designed and constructed for the upgraded 3.5-cell DC-SRF photoinjector at Peking University. The drive laser system consists of a 1064 nm laser oscillator, a four-stage amplifier, second and fourth harmonic generators, an optical system to transfer the UV pulses to the photocathode, and a synchronization system. The drive laser system has been successfully applied during stable operation of the DC-SRF photoinjector and its performance meets requirements. A 266 nm laser with an average power close to 1 W can be delivered to illuminate the Cs2Te photocathode and the instability is less than 5% for long time operation. The design considerations for improving the UV laser quality, a detailed description of the laser system, and its performance are presented in this paper.展开更多
To make full use of the photocathode material and improve its quantum efficiency lifetime, it can be necessary to operate the laser away from the cathode center in photoinjectors. In RF guns, the off-axis emitted beam...To make full use of the photocathode material and improve its quantum efficiency lifetime, it can be necessary to operate the laser away from the cathode center in photoinjectors. In RF guns, the off-axis emitted beam will see a time-dependent RF effect, which would generate a significant growth in transverse emittance. It has been demonstrated that such an emittance growth can be almost completely compensated by orienting the beam on a proper orbit in the downstream RF cavities along the injector [1]. In this paper we analyze in detail the simulation techniques used in reference [1] and the issues associated with them. The optimization of photoinjector systems involving off-axis beams is a challenging problem. To solve this problem, one needs advanced simulation tools including both genetic algorithms and an efficient algorithm for 3D space charge. In this paper, we report on simulation studies where the two codes ASTRA and IMPACT-T are used jointly to overcome these challenges, in order to optimize a system designed to compensate for the emittance growth in a beam emitted off axis.展开更多
To increase the quantum efficiency （QE） of a copper photocathode and reduce the thermal emit- tance of an electron beam, a drive laser with oblique incidence was adopted in a BNL type photocathode rf gun. The disadv...To increase the quantum efficiency （QE） of a copper photocathode and reduce the thermal emit- tance of an electron beam, a drive laser with oblique incidence was adopted in a BNL type photocathode rf gun. The disadvantageous effects on the beam quality caused by oblique incidence were analyzed qualitatively. A simple way to solve the problems through wavefront shaping was introduced and the beam quality was improved.展开更多
Background A full-energy LINAC is under development at Wuhan Advanced Light Source(WALS)to provide beams for the 1.5 GeV storage ring proposed as a fourth-generation synchrotron radiation light source and a future fre...Background A full-energy LINAC is under development at Wuhan Advanced Light Source(WALS)to provide beams for the 1.5 GeV storage ring proposed as a fourth-generation synchrotron radiation light source and a future free electron laser(FEL)facility.The LINAC starts from a photoinjector that is able to produce electron beams with low emittance(<1 mm·mrad),small relative energy spread(<0.5%),and high bunch charge(~1 nC).Purpose and methods To minimize the output emittance and RMS bunch length for the purpose of improving the photoinjector brightness,the influence of different laser pulse profiles on the slice emittance is investigated,and the beam dynamics simulation is performed with non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II(NSGA-II)combining with ASTRA code to find the optimal solution at a bunch charge of 1 nC.Results and conclusion In this paper,the beam dynamics optimization of the photoinjector is presented in detail;the simulation results imply that the laser pulse profile with 1σtruncated Gaussian distribution in transverse and flat-top-like temporal distribution is beneficial to the improvement of beam brightness of the photoinjector,which shows an output emittance of 0.63 mm·mrad in the case of intrinsic thermal emittance of 0.43 mm·mrad.展开更多
This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgr...This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgrade to the original LCLS at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.This advanced laser system generates high-quality laser beams for the LCLS-II,contributing to the instrument's unprecedented brightness,precision and flexibility.Our discussion extends to the various subsystems that comprise the photoinjector,including the photocathode laser,laser heater and beam transport systems.Lastly,we draw attention to the ongoing research and development infrastructure underway to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the LCLS-II,and similar X-ray free-electron laser facilities around the world,thereby contributing to the future of laser technology and its applications.展开更多
We report on the design and performance of a fiber laser system with adaptive acousto-optic macropulse control for a novel photocathode laser driver with 3D ellipsoidal pulse shaping. The laser system incorporates a t...We report on the design and performance of a fiber laser system with adaptive acousto-optic macropulse control for a novel photocathode laser driver with 3D ellipsoidal pulse shaping. The laser system incorporates a threestage fiber amplifier with an integrated acousto-optical modulator. A digital electronic control system with feedback combines the functions of the arbitrary micropulse selection and modulation resulting in macropulse envelope profiling. As a benefit, a narrow temporal transparency window of the modulator, comparable to a laser pulse repetition period, effectively improves temporal contrast. In experiments, we demonstrated rectangular laser pulse train profiling at the output of a three-cascade Yb-doped fiber amplifier.展开更多
The application of radiofrequency(RF)electron guns operating at cryogenic temperatures can enhance the performance of a photoinjector.The low emittance and increased brightness of the electron beams resulting from the...The application of radiofrequency(RF)electron guns operating at cryogenic temperatures can enhance the performance of a photoinjector.The low emittance and increased brightness of the electron beams resulting from the high gradient in the cryogenic photoinjector make it possible to improve the performance of new light sources.As an upgrading scheme for the Shanghai Soft X-ray Free-Electron Laser,this study explores a novel photocathode RF gun by introducing the TM_(02)mode into the cathode cell of a 2.6-cell electron gun,which improves the RF performance,particularly in terms of the monopole field.Furthermore,the optimized cathode cell with the TM_(02)mode can reduce the errors resulting from installation and decrease the dark current with alternative cathodes.In this study,the beam dynamics in a photoinjector were optimized using a 500-pC,5-ps beam,and its feasibility was examined.This paper presents the entire RF design process,including the adjustment of the RF structure,coupler design,local field,and multipole mode suppression to provide theoretical guidance for subsequent manufacturing and assembly.展开更多
The Hefei Advanced Light Facility(HALF)proposed by the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory(NSRL)is a diffraction-limited storage ring(DLSR),which plans to use a full energy linac as the injector.To ensure inject...The Hefei Advanced Light Facility(HALF)proposed by the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory(NSRL)is a diffraction-limited storage ring(DLSR),which plans to use a full energy linac as the injector.To ensure injection efficiency,the injection beam needs to have low emittance.Therefore,a photocathode radio frequency(RF)gun was developed in the HALF R&D project.The gun is designed to deliver high-quality electron bunches with a typically 0.5 nC charge and~4.5 MeV energy with low emittance.The initial system commission with an electron beam was completed at the end of 2020,and a stable 1.2–1.4 mm.mrad emittance with a bunch charge of 500 pC was demonstrated.In this paper,we report the experimental results and experience obtained during the commission,including the RF gun,drive laser system,and beam diagnostics.展开更多
To further improve the performance of acceler-ators,the first cryogenic normal-conducting RF gun in China was designed and manufactured.As a new and attractive trend,this optimized cryogenic RF gun can generate a low-...To further improve the performance of acceler-ators,the first cryogenic normal-conducting RF gun in China was designed and manufactured.As a new and attractive trend,this optimized cryogenic RF gun can generate a low-emittance beam with a short-driven laser pulse because of its promising high gradient on the cath-ode.In this paper,optimization of the RF design and beam dynamics,including suppression of the peak RF field and elimination of the multipole mode,is presented.In addi-tion,the emittance growth caused by the alignment devi-ation and RF jitter is discussed.After the gun was manufactured,a cold test was conducted at both room temperature and cryogenic conditions.At room tempera-ture,the field distribution was obtained by the bead pull method.Under cryogenic conditions,the RF properties,such as the coupling coefficient and quality factor,varied with temperature.The test results agreed with the design.In the cryogenic test,vibration measurements were performed.Without vibration isolation,a maximum vibration of 50 lm was observed.These cold test results are the basis of the following high-power test.展开更多
This paper presents an analytical description for the growth of the projected emittanee （here just referred to the transverse emittance） based on the concept of the slice emittance in an RF photoinjector. In the RF ...This paper presents an analytical description for the growth of the projected emittanee （here just referred to the transverse emittance） based on the concept of the slice emittance in an RF photoinjector. In the RF photoinjector, the slice emittance undergoes small changes, but the projected emittance changes significantly even in the drift space after the injector. Carefully adjusting the parameters of the RF photoinjector, which usually means emittance compensation, the projected emittance can be minimized to the value of the slice emittance. The relation between slice emittance and projected emittance is explained in this paper. An emittance function, which shows such a relation, is also introduced. A model about the emittance growth in the RF photoinjector is established, which accords with the particle simulation results by using the code ASTRA. The condition to minimize the emittance is also given by using the emittance function, which means the emittance compensation in the RF photoinjector.展开更多
文摘Very-high-frequency(VHF)gun photoinjectors,capable of producing high-brightness and high-repetitionrate electron bunches,are some of the best electron sources for driving MHz-class repetition-rate free-electron lasers.In this study,the beam dynamics optimization of a VHF gun photoinjector for Shanghai HIgh Repetition Rate X-ray Free Electron Laser and Extreme Light Facility(SHINE)is systematically demonstrated using a genetic algorithm.Through the inclusion of the solenoid geometry as an optimization variable into the genetic algorithm,the optimum projected normalized emittance for 100 pC bunches with bunch length of 1 mm rms is reduced to 0.1 mm mrad for 100%of the particles and 0.075 mm mrad for 95%of the particles,proving that sub-100 nm emittance can be achieved in the SHINE injector using a single-cell Tsinghua University(THU)VHF gun.This emittance fulfills the requirements not only of SHINE and Linac Coherent Light Source(LCLS)-II but also of LCLS-II-High Energy(LCLS-II-HE).We demonstrate that the optimal emittance in the VHF gun injector is reduced via the optimization of the solenoid geometry,thereby reducing solenoid spherical aberration.Through the inclusion of high-order(H.O.)energy spread among the optimization objectives,the H.O.energy spread can be reduced by a factor of nearly six using a high-harmonic cavity despite a 38%emittance growth.Finally,the beam dynamics in the SHINE main accelerator show that reducing the H.O.energy spread in the injector is of great significance to improving compression efficiency and reducing bunch current spike.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Major Project of Hubei Province,China (No.2021AFB001).
文摘High-brightness electron beams are required to drive LINAC-based free-electron lasers(FELs)and storage-ring-based synchrotron radiation light sources.The bunch charge and RMS bunch length at the exit of the LINAC play a crucial role in the peak current;the minimum transverse emittance is mainly determined by the injector of the LINAC.Thus,a photoin-jector with a high bunch charge and low emittance that can simultaneously provide high-quality beams for 4th generation synchrotron radiation sources and FELs is desirable.The design of a 1.6-cell S-band 2998-MHz RF gun and beam dynamics optimization of a relevant beamline are presented in this paper.Beam dynamics simulations were performed by combining ASTRA and the multi-objective genetic algorithm NSGA II.The effects of the laser pulse shape,half-cell length of the RF gun,and RF parameters on the output beam quality were analyzed and compared.The normalized transverse emittance was optimized to be as low as 0.65 and 0.92 mm·mrad when the bunch charge was as high as 1 and 2 nC,respectively.Finally,the beam stability properties of the photoinjector,considering misalignment and RF jitter,were simulated and analyzed.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 10347009）.
文摘Based on the multi-slit method, a new method is introduced to measure the nonlinear force caused emittance growth in a RF photoinjector. It is possible to reconstruct the phase space of a beam under some conditions by the multi-slit method. Based on the reconstructed phase space, besides the emittance, the emittance growth from the distortion of the phase space can also be measured. The emittance growth results from the effects of nonlinear force acting on electron, which is very important for the high quality beam in a RF photoinjector.
基金Supported by National Basic Research Project(973)(2011CB808302,2011CB808304)
文摘Photoinjectors are widely used for linear accelerators as electron sources to generate high-brightness electron beams. The drive laser, which determines the timing structure and quality of the electron beam, is a crucial component of a photoinjector. A new drive laser system has been designed and constructed for the upgraded 3.5-cell DC-SRF photoinjector at Peking University. The drive laser system consists of a 1064 nm laser oscillator, a four-stage amplifier, second and fourth harmonic generators, an optical system to transfer the UV pulses to the photocathode, and a synchronization system. The drive laser system has been successfully applied during stable operation of the DC-SRF photoinjector and its performance meets requirements. A 266 nm laser with an average power close to 1 W can be delivered to illuminate the Cs2Te photocathode and the instability is less than 5% for long time operation. The design considerations for improving the UV laser quality, a detailed description of the laser system, and its performance are presented in this paper.
基金Supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(11375199)Chinese Scholarship Council
文摘To make full use of the photocathode material and improve its quantum efficiency lifetime, it can be necessary to operate the laser away from the cathode center in photoinjectors. In RF guns, the off-axis emitted beam will see a time-dependent RF effect, which would generate a significant growth in transverse emittance. It has been demonstrated that such an emittance growth can be almost completely compensated by orienting the beam on a proper orbit in the downstream RF cavities along the injector [1]. In this paper we analyze in detail the simulation techniques used in reference [1] and the issues associated with them. The optimization of photoinjector systems involving off-axis beams is a challenging problem. To solve this problem, one needs advanced simulation tools including both genetic algorithms and an efficient algorithm for 3D space charge. In this paper, we report on simulation studies where the two codes ASTRA and IMPACT-T are used jointly to overcome these challenges, in order to optimize a system designed to compensate for the emittance growth in a beam emitted off axis.
基金Supported by Science Foundation of Ministry of Education of China ('985 project':173123200402002)
文摘To increase the quantum efficiency （QE） of a copper photocathode and reduce the thermal emit- tance of an electron beam, a drive laser with oblique incidence was adopted in a BNL type photocathode rf gun. The disadvantageous effects on the beam quality caused by oblique incidence were analyzed qualitatively. A simple way to solve the problems through wavefront shaping was introduced and the beam quality was improved.
基金supported by Science and Technology Major Project of Hubei Province in China(2021AFB001).
文摘Background A full-energy LINAC is under development at Wuhan Advanced Light Source(WALS)to provide beams for the 1.5 GeV storage ring proposed as a fourth-generation synchrotron radiation light source and a future free electron laser(FEL)facility.The LINAC starts from a photoinjector that is able to produce electron beams with low emittance(<1 mm·mrad),small relative energy spread(<0.5%),and high bunch charge(~1 nC).Purpose and methods To minimize the output emittance and RMS bunch length for the purpose of improving the photoinjector brightness,the influence of different laser pulse profiles on the slice emittance is investigated,and the beam dynamics simulation is performed with non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II(NSGA-II)combining with ASTRA code to find the optimal solution at a bunch charge of 1 nC.Results and conclusion In this paper,the beam dynamics optimization of the photoinjector is presented in detail;the simulation results imply that the laser pulse profile with 1σtruncated Gaussian distribution in transverse and flat-top-like temporal distribution is beneficial to the improvement of beam brightness of the photoinjector,which shows an output emittance of 0.63 mm·mrad in the case of intrinsic thermal emittance of 0.43 mm·mrad.
基金the support from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory,the U.S.Department of Energy(DOE),the Office of Science,Office of Basic Energy Sciences under Contract No.DE-AC02-76SF00515,No.DE-SC0022559,No.DE-SC0022464,No.DE-FOA0002859the National Science Foundation under Contract No.2231334the U.S.Department of Defense under a National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship。
文摘This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgrade to the original LCLS at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.This advanced laser system generates high-quality laser beams for the LCLS-II,contributing to the instrument's unprecedented brightness,precision and flexibility.Our discussion extends to the various subsystems that comprise the photoinjector,including the photocathode laser,laser heater and beam transport systems.Lastly,we draw attention to the ongoing research and development infrastructure underway to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the LCLS-II,and similar X-ray free-electron laser facilities around the world,thereby contributing to the future of laser technology and its applications.
基金Russian Foundation for Basic Research(RFBR)(15-07-03719)Russian Science Foundation(RSF)(16-19-10448)Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation(Minobrnauka)(14.Z50.31.0007,K2-2015-077)
文摘We report on the design and performance of a fiber laser system with adaptive acousto-optic macropulse control for a novel photocathode laser driver with 3D ellipsoidal pulse shaping. The laser system incorporates a threestage fiber amplifier with an integrated acousto-optical modulator. A digital electronic control system with feedback combines the functions of the arbitrary micropulse selection and modulation resulting in macropulse envelope profiling. As a benefit, a narrow temporal transparency window of the modulator, comparable to a laser pulse repetition period, effectively improves temporal contrast. In experiments, we demonstrated rectangular laser pulse train profiling at the output of a three-cascade Yb-doped fiber amplifier.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12222513 and 12405178)。
文摘The application of radiofrequency(RF)electron guns operating at cryogenic temperatures can enhance the performance of a photoinjector.The low emittance and increased brightness of the electron beams resulting from the high gradient in the cryogenic photoinjector make it possible to improve the performance of new light sources.As an upgrading scheme for the Shanghai Soft X-ray Free-Electron Laser,this study explores a novel photocathode RF gun by introducing the TM_(02)mode into the cathode cell of a 2.6-cell electron gun,which improves the RF performance,particularly in terms of the monopole field.Furthermore,the optimized cathode cell with the TM_(02)mode can reduce the errors resulting from installation and decrease the dark current with alternative cathodes.In this study,the beam dynamics in a photoinjector were optimized using a 500-pC,5-ps beam,and its feasibility was examined.This paper presents the entire RF design process,including the adjustment of the RF structure,coupler design,local field,and multipole mode suppression to provide theoretical guidance for subsequent manufacturing and assembly.
基金supported by Hefei Advanced Light Facility R&D project and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.11775216)
文摘The Hefei Advanced Light Facility(HALF)proposed by the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory(NSRL)is a diffraction-limited storage ring(DLSR),which plans to use a full energy linac as the injector.To ensure injection efficiency,the injection beam needs to have low emittance.Therefore,a photocathode radio frequency(RF)gun was developed in the HALF R&D project.The gun is designed to deliver high-quality electron bunches with a typically 0.5 nC charge and~4.5 MeV energy with low emittance.The initial system commission with an electron beam was completed at the end of 2020,and a stable 1.2–1.4 mm.mrad emittance with a bunch charge of 500 pC was demonstrated.In this paper,we report the experimental results and experience obtained during the commission,including the RF gun,drive laser system,and beam diagnostics.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFF0109203)ANSO(ANSO-CR-KP-2020-16).
文摘To further improve the performance of acceler-ators,the first cryogenic normal-conducting RF gun in China was designed and manufactured.As a new and attractive trend,this optimized cryogenic RF gun can generate a low-emittance beam with a short-driven laser pulse because of its promising high gradient on the cath-ode.In this paper,optimization of the RF design and beam dynamics,including suppression of the peak RF field and elimination of the multipole mode,is presented.In addi-tion,the emittance growth caused by the alignment devi-ation and RF jitter is discussed.After the gun was manufactured,a cold test was conducted at both room temperature and cryogenic conditions.At room tempera-ture,the field distribution was obtained by the bead pull method.Under cryogenic conditions,the RF properties,such as the coupling coefficient and quality factor,varied with temperature.The test results agreed with the design.In the cryogenic test,vibration measurements were performed.Without vibration isolation,a maximum vibration of 50 lm was observed.These cold test results are the basis of the following high-power test.
文摘This paper presents an analytical description for the growth of the projected emittanee （here just referred to the transverse emittance） based on the concept of the slice emittance in an RF photoinjector. In the RF photoinjector, the slice emittance undergoes small changes, but the projected emittance changes significantly even in the drift space after the injector. Carefully adjusting the parameters of the RF photoinjector, which usually means emittance compensation, the projected emittance can be minimized to the value of the slice emittance. The relation between slice emittance and projected emittance is explained in this paper. An emittance function, which shows such a relation, is also introduced. A model about the emittance growth in the RF photoinjector is established, which accords with the particle simulation results by using the code ASTRA. The condition to minimize the emittance is also given by using the emittance function, which means the emittance compensation in the RF photoinjector.
