EUPRAXIA@SPARC_LAB: Beam Dynamics studies for the X-band Linac

TL;DR

This paper discusses the beam dynamics studies and preliminary layout for the EUPRAXIA@SPARC_LAB facility, which combines high-gradient X-band linacs, plasma acceleration, and FEL technology for advanced research applications.

Contribution

It presents the initial beam dynamics analysis and layout design for a novel multi-application accelerator complex integrating X-band linacs and plasma acceleration.

Findings

Successful preliminary beam dynamics analysis for the X-band linac

Design of a multi-purpose accelerator layout including FEL and plasma stages

Feasibility of integrating high-gradient linacs with advanced experimental setups

Abstract

In the framework of the Eupraxia Design Study an advanced accelerator facility EUPRAXIA@SPARC_LAB has been proposed to be realized at Frascati (Italy) Laboratories of INFN. Two advanced acceleration schemes will be applied, namely an ultimate high gradient 1 GeV X-band linac together with a plasma acceleration stage to provide accelerating gradients of the GeV/m order. A FEL scheme is foreseen to produce X-ray beams within 3-10 nm range. A 500-TW Laser system is also foreseen for electron and ion production experiments and a Compton backscattering Interaction is planned together with extraction beamlines at intermediate electron beam energy for neutron beams and THz radiation production. The electron beam dynamics studies in the linac are here presented together with the preliminary machine layout.