First Topical Workshop on Laser Particle Sources 20-22 February 2013

The first LA³NET Topical Workshop on laser based particle sources was held at CERN attracting nearly 50 researchers from Europe and beyond. CERN provided the ideal location for the workshop being a centre of expertise on the production of electron beams with photoinjectors and resonance laser ionization of radioactive isotopes. This expertise was complemented by the invitation of 10 international renowned speakers to give 40-minute talks on their current research in this area. This included LA³NET scientists Jochen Teichert from HZDR who spoke on the "Generation of electron beams with superconductive photoinjectors" and Keming Du from EdgeWave GmbH on "Applications of INNOSLAB lasers in science and industry".

 

The Workshop covered the following main topics:

• Lasers and photocathodes for production of high brightness
   electron beams
• RF and DC photoinjectors
• Hot cavity and gas cell ion sources for radioactive ion beam facilities
• Laser systems for highly efficient resonance ionization
• Optimizing selectivity for resonance ionization laser ion sources
• In-source spectroscopy of rare nuclides

The first day featured 13 talks on topics such as RF photo injectors and photocathodes, the resonance ionization laser ion sources (RILIS) at ISOLDE/CERN and ISAC/TRIUMF facilities. These were complemented by laboratory visits in the late afternoon.

Day two focussed on gas jet and gas cell laser ion sources and laser drivers for photo injectors. The 13 formal sessions were rounded off with a dedicated discussion on preparations for future research projects and potential collaborations. The day was completed with a workshop dinner for all participants.

The final day comprised 6 talks with topics ranging from superconducting photoinjectors to spectroscopy.

A special thanks for ensuring the smooth running and success of the event goes to the local organising team led by Valentin Fedosseev with the assistance of Geraldine Jean, Bruce March and Christoph Hessler from CERN and Nathalie Lecesne from GANIL.

You will find full information about the workshop and access the book of abstract via the Indico site.