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How does a particle accelerator work? The most direct and intuitive answer focuses on the dynamics of single particles as they travel through an accelerator. Particle accelerators are becoming ever more sophisticated and diverse, from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN to multi-MW linear accelerators and small medical synchrotrons. This self-contained book presents a pedagogical account of the important field of accelerator physics, which has grown rapidly since its inception in the latter half of the last century. Key topics covered include the physics of particle acceleration, collision and beam dynamics, and the engineering considerations intrinsic to the effective construction and operation of particle accelerators. By drawing direct connections between accelerator technology and the parallel development of computational capability, this book offers an accessible introduction to this exciting field at a level appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, accelerator scientists, and engineers.

Particle accelerators. --- Particle dynamics. --- Synchrotron radiation.

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Learn about the latest advances in high-brightness X-ray physics and technology with this authoritative text. Drawing upon the most recent theoretical developments, pre-eminent leaders in the field guide readers through the fundamental principles and techniques of high-brightness X-ray generation from both synchrotron and free-electron laser sources. A wide range of topics is covered, including high-brightness synchrotron radiation from undulators, self-amplified spontaneous emission, seeded high-gain amplifiers with harmonic generation, ultra-short pulses, tapering for higher power, free-electron laser oscillators, and X-ray oscillator and amplifier configuration. Novel mathematical approaches and numerous figures accompanied by intuitive explanations enable easy understanding of key concepts, whilst practical considerations of performance-improving techniques and discussion of recent experimental results provide the tools and knowledge needed to address current research problems in the field. This is a comprehensive resource for graduate students, researchers and practitioners who design, manage or use X-ray facilities.

Synchrotron radiation. --- Free electron lasers. --- X-ray optics.

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quantum beam sources --- synchrotron radiation --- X-rays --- gamma rays --- positrons --- high-strength lasers --- Matter --- Nuclear physics --- Particle accelerators --- Analysis --- Accelerators, Particle --- Atom smashers --- Charged particle accelerators --- Accelerator mass spectrometry --- Atoms --- Dynamics --- Gravitation --- Physics --- Substance (Philosophy) --- Instruments --- Nuclear physics. --- Particle accelerators. --- Atomic nuclei --- Atoms, Nuclei of --- Nucleus of the atom --- Atomic Physics --- x-rays --- Nuclear energy