Compact Particle Accelerators Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Although Particle Accelerators were historically linked almost exclusively to the High Energy Physics field, the transition of accelerator technology, from its use in basic science to applications more directly related to our everyday life, has been a very apparent trend in the last few decades, to the point that at present less than 1 per cent of the existing accelerators in the world are used for basic science, whereas the vast majority of the rest of them are small accelerators used for Education, Industry or Medicine among other applications. New technologies aimed at obtaining more compact designs for accelerator components, leading to smaller and more cost-effective solutions are a key element to strengthen their spread across an expanding wealth of applications. This technological effort includes new compact ion sources, particle beam transport and optics systems, laser and RF driven accelerating devices, superconducting components, or new beam diagnostics, instrumentation and controls, among other important technologies.

The aim of this Special Issue is to attract leading researchers in the area of compact particle accelerators in an effort to highlight the latest exciting developments in their technology and applications to new fields. Accepted contributions will include new designs, concepts, developments and applications of compact accelerator components with an emphasis on applications areas with direct impact in society, such as education, medicine and industry, among others.

Prof. Dr. Jorge Feuchtwanger
Prof. Dr. Victor Etxebarria
Guest Editors

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