Abstract
The work addresses the use of electron beam produced by the
linear induction accelerator to generate terahertz radiation pulses
of 100 MW power level based on a free electron laser scheme. The
beam parameters required for efficient generation are given. The
features of transverse beam dynamics when transporting the beam
through the linac are investigated. Emphasis is put on the electron
injector which geometry and operation parameters mainly determine
the beam characteristics at the linac exit. Most of the possible
factors contributing to the beam emittance gain in the accelerator
are considered. The obtained analytical estimates are compared to
the numerical simulation results. The experimental results on
compressing and transporting the beam having the electron energy of
5 MeV and the current of 1 kA in the transport system of free
electron laser are presented.
Concept of a tunable source of coherent THz radiation driven by a plasma modulated electron beam