Experimental Setup: The LUX Laser-Plasma Accelerator
摘要
The preceding chapter’s simulation results demonstrated the suitability of Bayesian optimization for application in laser-plasma accelerators. This potential was put to the test in a series of experiments conducted at the lux accelerator. This chapter will provide a concise overview of the key instruments and components utilized in these experiments. Section 4.1 will give an overview of the experimental setup, Sect. 4.2 will provide a short description of the laser system. The relevant laser and electron diagnostics will be discussed in Sects. 4.3 and 4.5. The used plasma sources will be presented in Sect. 4.4. And finally, Sect. 4.6 will give details about the control system.