We have divided the discussion into three topical areas. Participants are invited to participate in all of these and/or contribute slides or short summary presentations (10 to 15 minutes). The goal is to allow adequate time for discussion so we would ask participants to limit slides to high-level summaries outlining particular interests or new ideas. If there is sufficient interest, we may divide these into separate Zoom sessions for parallel discussions. A google docs sheet will be distributed to registered participants prior to the meeting to facilitate discussion.
UED and Attosecond Science
Evaluating possible uses of a laser-driven electron source in the 100 keV to few MeV range for electron diffraction (UED/UEM), crystallography, and temporally and/or spatially resolved pump-probe experiments in atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics, or other areas.
Medical Dosimetry
Ideas for a compact or even endoscopic 1-10 MeV medical device for biological and medical experiments, direct electron irradiation, brachytherapy, FLASH, tabletop dosimetry, DNA strand breaking, and similar topics.
Radiation Generation
Possible near and long-term uses of DLA based electron source for compact light sources, integrated photonics, or industrial applications in interesting wavelength regimes (e.g. x-ray, EUV, IR, mid-IR, THz) via Smith Purcell radiation, coherent or incoherent undulator radiation, channeling radiation, or other methods.
Below is a set of charge questions we would like to address for each topical area.
Charge Questions:
1.What characteristics of the DLA approach make it attractive for this application area?
2.Are there new capabilities that would be uniquely enabled (i.e. which could not be done with a conventional accelerator system)?
3.What are the minimum required accelerator performance parameters for useful application of the technology?
4.What are the primary R&D challenges and time scale to achieve needed performance?
