The SHINE (Shanghai High repetition rate XFEL and Extreme light facility) project aims to construct a cutting-edge free electron laser (FEL) for the production of hard X-rays, based on a superconducting accelerator. The use of superconducting cavities enables a high repetition rate, while achieving high electron beam energy is crucial for generating hard X-rays. I will provide an overview of the SHINE project, detailing its current status and recent advancements. Key developments include the electron gun technologies pioneered at Tsinghua University, the construction of superconducting accelerating modules based on the design from the European XFEL and LCLS-II, and the construction of superconducting undulators.
In addition to the SHINE project, I will report on research into dielectric structures at Zhejiang University, the construction of a FEL based on a laser wakefield accelerator at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM), and the establishment of the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) storage ring in Beijing.
I will outline the potential for collaborative efforts with these institutions, highlighting the synergistic opportunities with our activities at PSI.
Contact: R. Ischebeck (5535)