Abstract
To obtain high-brightness quasi-monochromatic X-rays via inverse Compton scattering (ICS), an optical cavity for intensifying laser beams was designed and implemented in a new beam line at the KEK Superconducting RF Test Facility (STF) accelerator. The optical cavity adopts a planar configuration consisting of 4 mirrors. This confocal type resonator provides stable laser storage even with a long mirror distance, enabling head-on collision with the electron beams. To overcome the well-known astigmatism problems of the planar-type optical cavity, two forcibly bendable cylindrical mirrors were introduced instead of flat mirrors. With this new function for laser profile adjustment, an almost round laser profile at the waist point in the accelerator environment was successfully achieved. Estimated waist sizes were 43.7μm for the horizontal and 50.8μm for the vertical dimensions. The feedback control of this 4-mirror optical cavity worked with a stiff plate supporting all 4 mirrors. 1.7×103 finesse and 2.8-kW stored power for a 1-ms duration with 5Hz were achieved.
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