Radio frequency for particle accelerators: evolution and anatomy of a technology

This introductory lecture outlines the impressive progress of radio frequency technology, from the first table-top equipment to the present gigantic installations. The outcome of 83 years of evolution is subsequently submitted to an anatomical analysis, which allows identifying the main components of a modern RF system and their interrelations.Comment: 14 pages, contribution to the CAS - CERN Accelerator School: Specialised Course on RF for Accelerators; 8 - 17 Jun 2010, Ebeltoft, Denmar

Low-beta structures

'Low-beta' radio-frequency accelerating structures are used in the sections of a linear accelerator where the velocity of the particle beam increases with energy. The requirement for space periodicity to match the increasing particle velocity led to the development of a large variety of structures, both normal and superconducting, which are described in this lecture.Comment: 22 pages, contribution to the CAS - CERN Accelerator School: Specialised Course on RF for Accelerators; 8 - 17 Jun 2010, Ebeltoft, Denmar

Differences between electron and ion linacs

The fundamental difference between electron and ion masses is at the origin of the different technologies used for electron and ion linear accelerators. In this paper accelerating structure design, beam dynamics principles and construction technologies for both types of accelerators are reviewed, underlining the main differences and the main common features