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arXiv2026

An extension of Lambertson method to horizontally asymmetric Beam Position Monitors

Lambertson method is a classical approach that can indirectly measure the electrical center offset in the beam position monitor (BPM) due to imperfections in the pickup buttons. It applies to BPMs that are symmetric in both the horizontal and vertical directions. In this paper, we present our extension of this method to BPMs that are asymmetric in the horizontal direction, and we apply it to such BPMs in ALS Upgrade project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

physics.acc-ph↗

arXiv2024

Compact in-vacuum gamma-ray spectrometer for high-repetition rate PW-class laser-matter interaction

With the advent of high repetition rate laser facilities, novel diagnostic tools compatible with these advanced specifications are required. This paper presents the design of an active gamma-ray spectrometer intended for these high repetition rate experiments, with particular emphasis on functionality within a PW level laser-plasma interaction chamber's extreme conditions. The spectrometer uses stacked scintillators to accommodate a broad range of gamma-ray energies, demonstrating its adaptability for various experimental setups. Additionally, it has been engineered to maintain compactness, electromagnetic pulse resistance, and ISO-5 cleanliness requirements while ensuring high sensitivity. The spectrometer has been tested in real conditions inside the PW-class level interaction chamber at the BELLA center, LBNL. The paper also outlines the calibration process thanks to a $^{60}$Co radioactive source.

physics.plasm-ph↗