Knobloch, J.: Superconducting RF: Enabling Technology for Modern Light Sources. In: Jaeschke, E., Khan, S., Schneider, J. R., Hastings, J. B. [Ed.] : Synchrotron Light Sources and Free Electron Lasers (Accelerator Physics, Instrumentation and Science Applications)Springer International, 2016 Living Reference Work Continuously updated ed.. - ISBN 978-3-319-14395-8, p. 1-47
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(available 01.01.3000)Abstract:
Superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) technology holds the promise of low-beam-impedance, high-gradient, CW operation and thus is ideally suited for use in high-power synchrotron light sources. Over 30 years of research and development has helped to bring the technology to maturity and to the point that its near turn-key operation is now feasible in such facilities. Many SRF systems are in routine operation in both storage-ring and LINAC-based light sources and they are the key to the realization of a number of novel light-source concepts such as ERLs, compact sources, xray- oscillator FELs or short-pulse operation in storage rings. An overview of the principles and advantages of SRF as well as the technology’s state-of-the-art and future challenges is given.