Publication Date
2023
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Lu, Xueyin
Degree Name
M.S. (Master of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Physics
Abstract
Structure-based wakefield acceleration (SWFA) is an advanced accelerator concept that can achieve higher accelerating gradients than conventional accelerators. Advanced structures are required for SWFA, with metamaterial (MTM) structures as a promising candidate. MTMs are periodic sub-wavelength structures engineered to exhibit exotic electromagnetic properties, such as simultaneously negative permittivity and permeability. Because of their unique electromagnetic properties, MTMs are particularly interesting to SWFA. Previous studies at the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator have demonstrated efficient wakefield power extraction using MTM structures. This thesis presents the design, fabrication, and cold test of an X-band MTM accelerating structure for two-beam acceleration. An MTM structure was designed and optimized for operation at high gradients when it is excited by a short RF pulse with a pulse length of 6~ns. Cold test of the fabricated MTM structure shows good agreement with simulation results. A beam test was designed and carried out at the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator to study phenomena associated with short-pulse RF breakdown physics, where short-pulse acceleration has been proven beneficial for gradient improvement.
Recommended Citation
Merenich, Dillon Christopher, "Design and Cold Test of A Metamaterial Accelerating Structure for Two-Beam Acceleration" (2023). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 7166.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/7166
Extent
80 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
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In Copyright
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