1–6 Jun 2025
Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Asia/Taipei timezone

Packaged photocathodes for X-ray free electron lasers

TUPS074
3 Jun 2025, 16:00
2h
Exhibiton Hall A _Salmon (TWTC)

Exhibiton Hall A _Salmon

TWTC

Poster Presentation MC2.T02 Electron Sources Tuesday Poster Session

Speaker

Bryan Rachmilowitz (Radiation Monitoring Devices (United States))

Description

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.

Funding Agency

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Acquisition & Assistance, under Award Number DE-SC0020607

Region represented America
Paper preparation format Word

Author

Bryan Rachmilowitz (Radiation Monitoring Devices (United States))

Co-author

Harish Bhandari (Radiation Monitoring Devices (United States))

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