Numerical Simulation of Inverse Compton Scattering: Algorithm and Implementation
DASHH Doctoral Researcher: Yi-Kai Kan
Supervisors: Prof. Franz Kärtner (DESY, UHH), Dr. Jens-Peter Zemke (TUHH), Prof. Sabine Le Borne (TUHH)
Next generation X-ray light sources driven by compact electron accelerators and using short period undulators have gained great attention recently in view of their promise for the development of compact table-top-sized devices. Toward this goal, Inverse Compton Scattering (ICS) is one of the promising options since the usage of an optical undulator enables the X-ray generation from lower energy electron beams. Precise and fast numerical solvers for the simulation of up to millions of particles is essential in predicting the radiation property of a given machine design and to optimize its parameters. This project focuses on the development of the ICS simulation model. In particular, two computational techniques used in the simulation model are considered: the calculation of the radiation spectra and the computation of the space-charge field.