The ILC positron target cooled by thermal radiation

TL;DR

This paper explores the design of a cooling system for the ILC positron target using thermal radiation, addressing a key challenge in the development of the positron source.

Contribution

It presents the current status of design studies for cooling the ILC positron target via thermal radiation, a novel approach in this context.

Findings

Feasibility of cooling by thermal radiation analyzed

Design considerations for thermal radiation cooling outlined

Preliminary results indicate potential effectiveness

Abstract

The design of the conversion target for the undulator-based ILC positron source is still under development. One important issue is the cooling of the target. Here, the status of the design studies for cooling by thermal radiation is presented.