The physics of plasma-based accelerators driven by short-pulse lasers is reviewed. This includes the laser wakefield accelerator, the plasma beat wave accelerator, the self-modulated laser wakefield accelerator, and plasma waves driven by multiple laser pulses. The properties of linear and nonlinear plasma waves are discussed, as well as electron acceleration in plasma waves. Methods for inject...

A modern physics facility must synchronize the operation of equipment over a wide area. The primary purpose of the site wide SNS synchronization and timing system is to synchronize the operation of the LINAC, accumulator ring and neutron choppers and to distribute appropriate timing signals to accelerator systems, including the Injector, LINAC, Accumulator Ring and Experimental Facilities. Sign...

There has been growing clinical evidence of the value targeted alpha therapy for treatment several cancers. The work slowed by lack availability key emitting isotopes, especially Ac-225. It can be produced photonuclear reaction, Ra-226(?,n)Ra-225. Ra-225 decays via beta-decay to Ac-225 with a half-life 14.9 days. This paper will provide technical description radium targets and target chamber th...

The Brookhaven Accelerator Test Facility (ATF) is a dedicated user facility for accelerator physicists. Its design is optimized to explore laser acceleration and coherent radiation production. To characterize the lowemittance, picoseconds long electron beam produced by the ATF's photocathode RF gun, we have installed electron beam profile monitors for transverse emittance measurement, and devel...