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The EuPRAXIA EU project is leading advancements in particle accelerator research and photon source development through innovative plasma acceleration techniques. The EuAPS project, led by INFN in collaboration with CNR and the University of Tor Vergata, focuses on utilizing laser wakefield acceleration to create a betatron ra- diation source at the INFN Frascati National Laboratory. This radiation, produced by oscillating charged particles, combines the peak brilliance of synchrotron radia- tion with the pulse duration of FEL radiation, offering a broad spectrum for various experimental applications.
The EuAPS source aims to deliver tens of femtosecond X-ray pulses in the 1 to 10 keV range, enabling ultrafast methodologies in imaging and X-ray spectroscopy. Be- tatron radiation is advantageous due to its reduced costs and compact size, providing access to research facilities comparable to synchrotrons and FELs.
At the Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati (INFN - LNF), the pilot experiment will focus on X-ray phase contrast imaging and tomography, with plans for more ad- vanced experiments like X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) in both static and time-resolved modes. The design of a dedicated beamline and experimental station is critical for the success of future experiments at the LNF.
