Research

	Accelerator Physics The Yale Beam Physics Lab carries out theoretical and experimental programs on novel means of high gradient particle acceleration, including a detuned-cavity collinear two-beam accelerator and a multi-harmonic cavity accelerator structures. RF breakdown suppression phenomena in multi-harmonic cavities are also studied. Related projects: Beam Driven Accelerator RF Breakdown Bimodal RF Gun Multi-Beam Klystron Environment Remediation
	Accelerator Technology For experiments on these and related topics, we are currently building test facilities for studying high-current beam driven acceleration, multi-band RF driven accelerator structures, and a high-power rf source for tests relevant to the future International Linear Collider (ILC). Related projects: Multi-Beam Klystron Beam Driven Accelerator RF Breakdown Bimodal RF Gun Partially Grounded Depressed Collector
	Neutrino Physics We are also applying techniques of beam physics to develop a novel energy-momentum spectrometer for electrons near the end-point of tritium beta decay for a neutrino mass measurement, and for electrons from neutrino-less double beta decay; and a accelerator-based positron source for liquid scintillator calibration. Related projects: Neutrino Mass Neutrino Detector Calibration Multi-Beam Klystron Bimodal RF Gun
	Accelerator-Based Environmental Remediation We are also working to apply principles and technologies from accelerator science to practical areas such as remediation of environmental pollutants. Related projects: Environment Remediation Multi-Beam Klystron