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| MOPPH080 | Considerations for a New Light Source for the UK | 160 |
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Following a review of light source provision for UK scientists in 2007, a New Light Source (NLS) project was initiated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in April 2008. Over the following 18 months the aim of the NLS study project is firstly to examine the likely key scientific drivers over the next few decades that will require new source facilities, and what part should be met by a new national facility. An early indication is that any such facility will be based on a close integration of conventional and accelerator-based laser sources (i.e. FELs). After reviewing the technical options available for meeting the scientific needs, a more detailed design study will then be made leading to a proposal for funding. In this paper we report on the source requirements that have emerged from a series of science workshops in May/June 2008 and subsequent preliminary considerations of options for a future New Light Source facility.
on behalf of the NLS Source Design Team |