The Compact Linear Collider study (CLIC) is in the process of completing a Conceptual Design Report (CDR) for a multi-TeV linear electron-positron collider. Such a machine would open up for detailed studies of many of main physics questions that are currently occupying the particle physics community.
The CLIC concept is based on high gradient normal-conducting accelerating structures. The RF power for the acceleration of the colliding beams is produced by a novel two beam acceleration scheme, where power is extracted from a high current drive beam that runs parallel with the main linac.
In order to establish the feasibility of this concept a number of key issues have been addressed. A summary of the concept, progress and status of the corresponding studies will be given in this talk, as well as an outline of the preparation and work
towards an implementation plan by 2016 for CLIC.
