Fundamentals of Particle Accelerator Physics

This second edition textbook offers a concise and coherent introduction to accelerator physics and technology, connecting fundamental principles with advanced applications such as high-energy colliders and state-of-the-art light sources, including Compton sources, storage rings, and free-electron lasers. Targeted at both undergraduate and graduate students, it also appeals to Ph.D. students and senior scientists embarking on a journey into beam physics and accelerator design.

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