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Effect of the Coulomb Interaction on Nuclear Deformation and Drip Lines
by Kenta Hagihara, Takashi Nakatsukasa and Nobuo Hinohara
Particles 2025, 8(3), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030072 - 24 Jul 2025
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Nuclei are self-bound systems in which the strong interaction (nuclear force) plays a dominant role, and the isospin is approximately a good quantum number. The isospin symmetry is primarily violated by electromagnetic interactions, namely Coulomb interactions among protons, the effects of which need [...] Read more.
Nuclei are self-bound systems in which the strong interaction (nuclear force) plays a dominant role, and the isospin is approximately a good quantum number. The isospin symmetry is primarily violated by electromagnetic interactions, namely Coulomb interactions among protons, the effects of which need be studied to understand the importance of the isospin symmetry. We investigate the effect of the Coulomb interaction on nuclear properties, especially quadrupole deformation and neutron drip line, utilizing the density functional method, which provides a universal description of nuclear systems in the entire nuclear chart. We carry out calculations of even–even nuclei with a proton number of 2Z60. The results show that the Coulomb interaction plays a significant role in enhancing quadrupole deformation across a wide range of nuclei. We also find that, after including the Coulomb interaction, some nuclei near the neutron drip line become stable against two-neutron emissions, resulting in a shift in the drip line towards larger neutron numbers. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Nuclear and Hadronic Theory)
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Investigating Coherent Smith–Purcell Radiation from Shallow Blazed Gratings: Shading Effect’s Influence on Surface Current Model
by Hiroki Yamada, Toshiya Muto, Fujio Hinode, Shigeru Kashiwagi, Kenichi Nanbu, Ikuro Nagasawa, Kotaro Shibata, Ken Takahashi, Anjali Bhagwan Kavar, Kodai Kudo, Hayato Abiko, Pitchayapak Kitisri and Hiroyuki Hama
Particles 2025, 8(3), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030071 - 23 Jul 2025
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To evaluate the characteristics of Smith–Purcell radiation, we modified a surface current model to consider the geometrical shading effect of a grating, which was ignored in the original one, and compared it with measurements for a grating with a shallow blaze angle. According [...] Read more.
To evaluate the characteristics of Smith–Purcell radiation, we modified a surface current model to consider the geometrical shading effect of a grating, which was ignored in the original one, and compared it with measurements for a grating with a shallow blaze angle. According to the numerical calculations based on the surface current model with and without the shading effect, it was found that the azimuthal angular distribution, polarization components and the variation in radiation intensity with the blaze angle of the grating are predicted to show significantly different behaviors under our experimental conditions. Generating the coherent Smith–Purcell radiation using the very short electron bunch in the test accelerator, t-ACTS at the Research Center for Accelerator and Radioisotope Science, Tohoku University, we measured polarization and the angular distribution of radiation for the gratings with different blaze angles. This study supports the validity of the modified surface current model with the shading effect and will provide new insights into the evaluation of the characteristics of Smith–Purcell radiation. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Generation and Application of High-Power Radiation Sources 2025)
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Intertwined Orders and the Physics of High Temperature Superconductors
by Eduardo Fradkin
Particles 2025, 8(3), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030070 - 23 Jul 2025
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Complex phase diagrams are a generic feature of quantum materials that display high-temperature superconductivity. In addition to d-wave superconductivity (or other unconventional states), these phase diagrams typically include various forms of charge-ordered phases, including charge-density waves and/or spin-density waves, as well as electronic [...] Read more.
Complex phase diagrams are a generic feature of quantum materials that display high-temperature superconductivity. In addition to d-wave superconductivity (or other unconventional states), these phase diagrams typically include various forms of charge-ordered phases, including charge-density waves and/or spin-density waves, as well as electronic nematic states. In most cases, these phases have critical temperatures comparable in magnitude to that of the superconducting state and appear in a “pseudo-gap” regime. In these systems, the high temperature state does not produce a good metal with well-defined quasiparticles but a ”strange metal”. These states typically arise from doping a strongly correlated Mott insulator. With my collaborators, I have identified these behaviors as a problem with “Intertwined Orders”. A pair-density wave is a type of superconducting state that embodies the physics of intertwined orders. Here, I discuss the phenomenology of intertwined orders and the quantum materials that are known to display these behaviors. Full article
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Background Measurements and Simulations of the ComPair Balloon Flight
by Zachary Metzler, Nicholas Kirschner, Lucas Smith, Nicholas Cannady, Makoto Sasaki, Daniel Shy, Regina Caputo, Carolyn Kierans, Aleksey Bolotnikov, Thomas J. Caligiure, Gabriella A. Carini, Alexander Wilder Crosier, Jack Fried, Priyarshini Ghosh, Sean Griffin, Jon Eric Grove, Elizabeth Hays, Sven Herrmann, Emily Kong, Iker Liceaga-Indart, Julie McEnery, John Mitchell, Alexander A. Moiseev, Lucas Parker, Jeremy Perkins, Bernard Phlips, Adam J. Schoenwald, Clio Sleator, David J. Thompson, Janeth Valverde, Sambid Wasti, Richard Woolf, Eric Wulf and Anna Zajczykadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Particles 2025, 8(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030069 - 19 Jul 2025
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ComPair, a prototype of the All-sky Medium Energy Gamma-ray Observatory (AMEGO), completed a short-duration high-altitude balloon campaign on 27 August 2023 from Fort Sumner, New Mexico, USA. The goal of the balloon flight was to demonstrate ComPair as both a Compton and Pair [...] Read more.
ComPair, a prototype of the All-sky Medium Energy Gamma-ray Observatory (AMEGO), completed a short-duration high-altitude balloon campaign on 27 August 2023 from Fort Sumner, New Mexico, USA. The goal of the balloon flight was to demonstrate ComPair as both a Compton and Pair telescope in flight, reject the charged particle background, and measure the background γ-ray spectrum. This analysis compares measurements from the balloon flight with Monte Carlo simulations to benchmark the instrument. The comparison finds good agreement between the measurements and simulations and supports the conclusion that ComPair accomplished its goals for the balloon campaign. Additionally, two charged particle background rejection schemes are discussed: a soft ACD veto that records a higher charged particle event rate but with less risk of event loss, and a hard ACD veto that limits the charged particle event rate on board. There was little difference in the measured spectra from the soft and hard ACD veto schemes, indicating that the hard ACD veto could be used for future flights. The successes of ComPair’s engineering flight will inform the development of the next generation of ComPair with upgraded detector technology and larger active area. Full article
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High Average Current Electron Beam Generation Using RF Gated Thermionic Electron Gun
by Anjali Bhagwan Kavar, Shigeru Kashiwagi, Kai Masuda, Toshiya Muto, Fujio Hinode, Kenichi Nanbu, Ikuro Nagasawa, Kotaro Shibata, Ken Takahashi, Hiroki Yamada, Kodai Kudo, Hayato Abiko, Pitchayapak Kitisri and Hiroyuki Hama
Particles 2025, 8(3), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030068 - 8 Jul 2025
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High-current electron beams can significantly enhance the productivity of variety of applications including medical radioisotope (RI) production and wastewater purification. High-power superconducting radio frequency (SRF) linacs are capable of producing such high-current electron beams due to the key advantage to operate in continuous [...] Read more.
High-current electron beams can significantly enhance the productivity of variety of applications including medical radioisotope (RI) production and wastewater purification. High-power superconducting radio frequency (SRF) linacs are capable of producing such high-current electron beams due to the key advantage to operate in continuous wave (CW) mode. However, this requires an injector capable of generating electron bunches with high repetition rate and in CW mode, while minimizing beam losses to avoid damage to SRF cavities due to quenching. RF gating to the grid of a thermionic electron gun is a promising solution, as it ensures CW bunch generation at the repetition rate same as the fundamental or sub-harmonics of the accelerating RF frequency, with minimal beam loss. This paper presents detailed beam dynamics simulations demonstrating that an RF-gated gun operating at 1.3 GHz can generate bunches with 148 ps full width with 8.96 pC charge. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Generation and Application of High-Power Radiation Sources 2025)
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EM Characterization of a Compact RFQ Cold Model Prototype Employing a New Power Injection Scheme
by Marco A. López, Joaquín Portilla, Victor Etxebarria, Iñigo Arredondo and Jorge Feuchtwanger
Particles 2025, 8(3), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030067 - 1 Jul 2025
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The experimental and computational characterization of a cold model prototype designed to test the electromagnetic properties of a new RFQ (Radio-Frequency Quadrupole) cavity is reported. This cavity is intended to be an essential part of a compact, high-gradient proton accelerator for medical purposes. [...] Read more.
The experimental and computational characterization of a cold model prototype designed to test the electromagnetic properties of a new RFQ (Radio-Frequency Quadrupole) cavity is reported. This cavity is intended to be an essential part of a compact, high-gradient proton accelerator for medical purposes. The RFQ’s design employs a novel RF power-coupler injection solution. One common way to couple the RF power in proton RFQs has been the use of loop-couplers inserted into the mid-section of the RFQ’s lobe sections. This technique has been demonstrated to be reliable and effective but introduces a significant perturbation into the lobe that can be more noticeable when dealing with compact structures. We propose a RF injection scheme that uses direct transition from a coaxial cable to the RFQ by connecting the inner coaxial conductor to the RFQ vane body. As a consequence, the lobe geometry is not perturbed, and the transversal electrical fields are directly excited through the vanes. Moreover, by using a pair of such couplers connected to opposite vanes at a given transversal plane of the RFQ, it is also possible to excite the desired quadrupolar TE210 modes while avoiding the excitation of dipolar TE110 modes. The resonances corresponding to different RFQ modes have been characterized, and the dependence of the amplitude of the modes on the relative phase of the field injected through the RF power ports has been demonstrated both by measurements and simulations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Experimental Physics and Instrumentation)
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Design and Development of Dipole Magnet for MIR/THz Free Electron Laser Beam Dumps and Spectrometers
by Ekkachai Kongmon, Kantaphon Damminsek, Nopadon Khangrang, Sakhorn Rimjaem and Chitrlada Thongbai
Particles 2025, 8(3), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030066 - 25 Jun 2025
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This study presents the design and development of electromagnetic dipole magnets for use as beam dumps and spectrometers in the MIR and THz free-electron laser (FEL) beamlines at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory (PCELL). The magnets were optimized to achieve a 60-degree bending [...] Read more.
This study presents the design and development of electromagnetic dipole magnets for use as beam dumps and spectrometers in the MIR and THz free-electron laser (FEL) beamlines at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory (PCELL). The magnets were optimized to achieve a 60-degree bending angle for electron beams with energies up to 30 MeV, without requiring water cooling. Using CST EM Studio for 3D magnetic field simulations and ASTRA for particle tracking, the THz dipole (with 414 turns) and MIR dipole (with 600 turns) generated magnetic fields of 0.1739 T and 0.2588 T, respectively, while both operating at currents below 10 A. Performance analysis confirmed effective beam deflection, with the THz dipole showing that it was capable of handling beam energies up to 20 MeV and the MIR dipole could handle up to 30 MeV. The energy measurement at the spectrometer screen position was simulated, taking into account transverse beam size, fringe fields, and space charge effects, using ASTRA. The energy resolution, defined as the ratio of energy uncertainty to the mean energy, was evaluated for selected cases. For beam energies of 16 MeV and 25 MeV, resolutions of 0.2% and 0.5% were achieved with transverse beam sizes of 1 mm and 4 mm, respectively. All evaluated cases maintained energy resolutions below 1%, confirming the spectrometer’s suitability for high-precision beam diagnostics. Furthermore, the relationship between the initial and measured energy spread errors, taking into account a camera resolution of 0.1 mm/pixel, was evaluated. Simulations across various beam energies (10–16 MeV for the THz dipole and 20–25 MeV for the MIR dipole) confirmed that the measurement error in energy spread decreases with smaller RMS transverse beam sizes. This trend was consistent across all tested energies and magnet configurations. To ensure accurate energy spread measurements, a small initial beam size is recommended. Specifically, for beams with a narrow initial energy spread, a transverse beam size below 1 mm is essential. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Generation and Application of High-Power Radiation Sources 2025)
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On the Evidence for the Violation of the Equivalence Principle in Disk Galaxies
by Corey Sargent, William Clark, Antonia Seifert, Alicia Mand, Emerson Rogers, Adam Lane, Alexandre Deur and Balša Terzić
Particles 2025, 8(3), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030065 - 22 Jun 2025
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We examine the claimed observations of a gravitational external field effect (EFE) reported by Chae et al. We show that observations suggestive of the EFE can be interpreted without violating Einstein’s equivalence principle, namely from known correlations between the morphology, the environment, and [...] Read more.
We examine the claimed observations of a gravitational external field effect (EFE) reported by Chae et al. We show that observations suggestive of the EFE can be interpreted without violating Einstein’s equivalence principle, namely from known correlations between the morphology, the environment, and dynamics of galaxies. While Chae et al.’s analysis provides a valuable attempt at a clear test of modified Newtonian dynamics, an evidently important topic, a re-analysis of the observational data does not permit us to confidently assess the presence of an EFE or to distinguish this interpretation from that proposed in this article. Full article
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Beam Emittance and Bunch Length Diagnostics for the MIR-FEL Beamline at Chiang Mai University
by Kittipong Techakaew, Kanlayaporn Kongmali, Siriwan Pakluea and Sakhorn Rimjaem
Particles 2025, 8(3), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030064 - 21 Jun 2025
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The generation of high-quality mid-infrared free-electron laser (MIR-FEL) radiation depends critically on precise control of electron beam parameters, including energy, energy spread, transverse emittance, bunch charge, and bunch length. At the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory (PCELL), effective beam diagnostics are essential for optimizing [...] Read more.
The generation of high-quality mid-infrared free-electron laser (MIR-FEL) radiation depends critically on precise control of electron beam parameters, including energy, energy spread, transverse emittance, bunch charge, and bunch length. At the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory (PCELL), effective beam diagnostics are essential for optimizing FEL performance. However, dedicated systems for direct measurement of transverse emittance and bunch length at the undulator entrance have been lacking. This paper addresses this gap by presenting the design, simulation, and analysis of diagnostic stations for accurate characterization of these parameters. A two-quadrupole emittance measurement system was developed, enabling independent control of beam-focusing in both transverse planes. An analytical model was formulated specifically for this configuration to enhance emittance reconstruction accuracy. Systematic error analysis was conducted using ASTRA beam dynamics simulations, incorporating 3D field maps from CST Studio Suite and fully including space-charge effects. Results show that transverse emittance values as low as 0.15 mm·mrad can be measured with less than 20% error when the initial RMS beam size is under 2 mm. Additionally, quadrupole misalignment effects were quantified, showing that alignment within ±0.95 mm limits systematic errors to below 33.3%. For bunch length measurements, a transition radiation (TR) station coupled with a Michelson interferometer was designed. Spectral and interferometric simulations reveal that transverse beam size and beam splitter properties significantly affect measurement accuracy. A 6% error due to transverse size was identified, while Kapton beam splitters introduced additional systematic distortions. In contrast, a 6 mm-thick silicon beam splitter enabled accurate, correction-free measurements. The finite size of the radiator was also found to suppress low-frequency components, resulting in up to 10.6% underestimation of bunch length. This work provides a practical and comprehensive diagnostic framework that accounts for multiple error sources in both transverse emittance and bunch length measurements. These findings contribute valuable insight for the beam diagnostics community and support improved control of beam quality in MIR FEL systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Generation and Application of High-Power Radiation Sources 2025)
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Porting MADGRAPH to FPGA Using High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
by Héctor Gutiérrez Arance, Luca Fiorini, Alberto Valero Biot, Francisco Hervás Álvarez, Santiago Folgueras, Carlos Vico Villalba, Pelayo Leguina López, Arantza Oyanguren Campos, Valerii Kholoimov, Volodymyr Svintozelskyi and Jiahui Zhuo
Particles 2025, 8(3), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8030063 - 20 Jun 2025
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The escalating demand for data processing in particle physics research has spurred the exploration of novel technologies to enhance the efficiency and speed of calculations. This study presents the development of an implementation of MADGRAPH, a widely used tool in particle collision simulations, [...] Read more.
The escalating demand for data processing in particle physics research has spurred the exploration of novel technologies to enhance the efficiency and speed of calculations. This study presents the development of an implementation of MADGRAPH, a widely used tool in particle collision simulations, to Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) using High-Level Synthesis (HLS). This research presents a proof of concept limited to a single, relatively simple process e+eμ+μ. The experimental evaluation methodology is described, focusing on performance comparison between traditional CPU implementations, GPU acceleration, and the new FPGA approach. This study describes the complex process of adapting MADGRAPH to FPGA using HLS, focusing on optimizing algorithms for parallel processing. These advancements could enable faster execution of complex simulations, highlighting FPGA’s crucial role in advancing particle physics research. The encouraging results obtained in this proof of concept prove potential interest in testing the performance of the FPGA implementation of more complex processes. Full article
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