Published April 21, 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Analysis of optical transition radiation emitted by a 1 MeV electron beam and its possible use as diagnostic tool

  • 1. Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Frascati (Italy). Lab. Nazionale di Frascati
  • 2. Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Rome (Italy)

Description

The main features of optical transition radiation (OTR) backward emitted by a 1 MeV electron beam crossing a vacuum-to-metal boundary are presented. The possible use of OTR as a diagnostic tool for such a low energy beam is discussed, and some preliminary experimental data are presented. ((orig.))

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Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
357
Journal Issue
2-3
Journal Page Range
p. 231-237.
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER