DOE OSTI · 3023677
Experimental parameters for plasma wakefield acceleration in a narrow plasma column
Abstract
Recent theoretical advancements propose multiple positron acceleration schemes in plasma wakefield acceleration (PWFA). One of the most promising ideas involves the creation of an electron-driven blowout wake within a finite-radius pre-ionized plasma column. This leads to the formation of an elongated region of sheath electrons at the closing of the first wake period capable of accelerating positrons while simultaneously providing a transverse focusing force. Additionally, the proposed scheme has shown to be a potential means of suppressing instabilities. We present an experimental opportunity to explore the narrow column PWFA at the Facility for Advanced Accelerator Experimental Tests II (FACET-II): the E333 experiment. As a pivotal first step towards achieving positron acceleration in PWFA, we have planned a precursor experiment utilizing the currently available single-bunch electron beam to study the physics of the narrow plasma PWFA scheme. We outline the feasible experimental parameters, including beam and ionization laser parameters, along with the required laser optics for the experiment. The primary observable signatures for this stage of the experiment are the final energy spectrum and transverse position of the electron bunch, anticipating reduced energy loss and enhanced beam guidance in the narrow plasma column compared to the nominal PWFA. Comprehensive simulations are used to detail our experimental plan.
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Lee, Valentina [University of Colorado, Boulder, CO (United States)], Diederichs, S. [Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg (Germany); Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)], Ariniello, R. [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], Benedetti, C. [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)], Esarey, E. [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)], Gessner, S. [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], Hogan, M. [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], O’Shea, B. [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], Osterhoff, J. [Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg (Germany); Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)], chroeder, C. S. [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)], Storey, D. [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], Thévenet, M. [Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg (Germany)], Litos, M. [University of Colorado, Boulder, CO (United States)]. 2025-09-27. Experimental parameters for plasma wakefield acceleration in a narrow plasma column. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596%2F3124%2F1%2F012009
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