Generation of Compton backscattering gamma-ray beams

Authors
D'Angelo, A Bartalini, O Bellini, V Sandri, PL Moricciani, D Nicoletti, L Zucchiatti, A
Citation
A. D'Angelo et al., Generation of Compton backscattering gamma-ray beams, NUCL INST A, 455(1), 2000, pp. 1-6
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences","Instrumentation & Measurement
Journal title
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
ISSN journal
01689002 → ACNP
Volume
455
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1 - 6
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9002(20001121)455:1<1:GOCBGB>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The backward scattering of laser light against high-energy electrons may be used to produce highly polarized photon beams of low background, with an e nergy resolution of a few percent. The general characteristics of Compton b ackscattering beams are outlined and the application of this technique to d ifferent electron accelerators is reviewed. The results from existing facil ities are presented with an outlook to planned future installations. (C) 20 00 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.