Speaker
Dr
Stefan Choroba
(DESY)
Description
The European XFEL is a X-ray laser which uses a 17.5GeV electron beam to generate X-ray light of unprecedented properties. The electrons are accelerated by a linear accelerator which uses 808 superconducting cavities at 1.3GHz. 27 RF stations produce RF power up to 10MW each at 1.4ms pulse width and 10Hz repetition rate to accelerate the electrons in the cavities with gradients of average 23.6MV/m. This paper gives an overview of the layout of the HPRF system and summarizes the experience during commissioning and initial operation of the XFEL.
Author
Dr
Stefan Choroba
(DESY)