Linear Accelerators (Linacs):
Theory and Practical Applications

Prof. R.M. Jones, Cockcroft Institute/University of Manchester

The student will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of linacs from the perspective of the physics of the beam-wave interaction and through practical design techniques. Both high-energy and low-energy linear accelerators are discussed. The ILC and CLIC accelerators are used as importantpractical examples of the former, and medical linacs are examples of the latter energy regime. Ion and electron linacs are explored and the student will become familiar with the design issues of both types of linac. Both room temperature (copper) linear accelerators and superconducting (niobium) accelerators are studied. The student taking this course will gain a knowledge of the fundamental physics and design of current accelerators. Furthermore, armed with these techniques the student will be able to design new linear accelerators within the context of an overall accelerator structure. Energy conservation and the fundamentals of particle dynamics are stressed throughout the course. The ideas presented are complemented with computational models in the accompanying tutorial sessions.

. Comments and suggestions are welcome. My e-mail address is: roger.jones@manchester.ac.uk