Laser beam-electron Compton scattering: technology and applications

Abstract

The goal of this presentation is to introduce the properties and scientific interests of the laser beam-electron beam Compton scattering. There are many possible applications for this process but the main technical difficulty is the requested very high laser beam average power. The various solutions that are presently worked out to provide the requested average power will be reviewed as well as the various electron accelerator technologies. Finally, the various Compton machine operating at present and the future projects will be described