Progress of the FLASHForward X-2 high-beam-quality, high-efficiency plasma-accelerator experiment

Abstract

FLASHForward is an experimental facility at DESY dedicated to beam-driven plasma-accelerator research. The X-2 experiment aims to demonstrate acceleration with simultaneous beam-quality preservation and high energy efficiency in a compact plasma stage. We report on the completed commissioning, first experimental results, ongoing research topics, as well as plans for future upgrades.

arXiv comment5 pages, 2 figures; proceeding of the EPS-HEP2021 conference (Hamburg, July 26-30 2021) submitted to Proceedings of Science

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