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| URL | https://doi.org/10.18429/JACoW-IPAC2025-TUPS074 |
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| Title | Packaged photocathodes for X-ray free electron lasers |
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| Abstract | Alkali photocathodes are vital for generating high-performance electron beams in accelerator technologies, but their production remains challenging. Current in-house fabrication methods are complex, costly, and unreliable, limiting the potential of these materials for bright electron sources. Our innovative approach seeks to commodify photocathodes, offering a ready-to-use product for accelerator facilities and scientific institutions. We use a proprietary sputtering process with in-house-manufactured bulk targets, ensuring consistent quality and streamlined production. Unlike traditional vacuum suitcases, which are heavy and require active power, our photocathodes are stored in portable, palm-sized vacuum canisters that maintain vacuum without power. This design preserves their integrity during transport and handling, addressing their extreme sensitivity to air and moisture, which demands ultra-high vacuum protection. By delivering pre-fabricated, protected photocathodes, we eliminate the need for facilities to invest in specialized equipment, enabling broader adoption and reducing downtime. Our work paves the way for accessible, affordable, and readily available photocathodes. |
| Paper | download: TUPS074.pdf |
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| Conference | 16th International Particle Accelerator Conference |
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| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Date | 01-06 Jun 2025 |
| Publisher | JACoW Publishing, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Editorial Board | * Ming-Chyuan Lin - National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center * Yoichi Sato - KEK * Jui-Che Huang - National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center * David Button - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation * Ping-Shun Chuang - National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center |
| Online ISBN | 978-3-95450-248-6 |
| Online ISSN | 2673-5490 |
| Received | 31 May 2025 |
| Revised | 13 October 2025 |
| Accepted | 13 October 2025 |
| Issued | 05 November 2025 |
| DOI | 10.18429/JACoW-IPAC2025-TUPS074 |
| Pages | 1586-1587 |
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