Multiobjective genetic algorithm optimization of the beam dynamics in linac drivers for free electron lasers

Linac driven free electron lasers (FELs) operating in the x-ray region require a high brightness electron beam in order to reach saturation within a reasonable distance in the undulator train or to enable sophisticated seeding schemes using external lasers. The beam dynamics optimization is usually...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: R. Bartolini, M. Apollonio, I. P. S. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2012-03-01
Series:Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTAB.15.030701