Development of a Watt-level Gamma-Ray Source based on High-Repetition-Rate Inverse Compton Scattering
arXiv:1612.01286 · doi:10.1016/j.nimb.2017.03.140
Abstract
A high-brilliance ($\sim10^{24}$~photon.s$^{-1}$.mm$^{-2}$.mrd$^{-2}$/0.1\%) gamma-ray source experiment is currently being planned at Fermilab ($E_γ\simeq 1.1$~MeV)~[1]. The source implements a high-repetition-rate inverse Compton scattering by colliding electron bunches formed in a 300-MeV superconducting linac with a high-intensity laser pulse. This paper describes the design rationale along with some of technical challenges associated to producing high-repetition-rate collision. The expected performances of the gamma-ray source are also presented.
4 pages, 4 figures, 2 tables