Evaluating Performance of the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A new study published in Physical Review Accelerators and Beams re-benchmarks the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) at Jefferson Lab, detailing its original and upgraded capabilities. Led by Geoffrey Krafft, the paper captures CEBAF's evolution from its initial 4 GeV design to its current 12 GeV capacity, following a $338 million upgrade. The facility, crucial for nuclear physics research, now serves over 1,650 physicists worldwide and highlights future enhancements like machine learning and new photon sources.