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Project

ICAN

Title International Coherent Amplification Network
Grant Agreement Number 284437
Funding Programmes FP7
Dates 16/01/2012 - 15/07/2013
Project URL http://www.izest.polytechnique.edu/izest-home/ican/ican-94447.kjsp
Scientific Domain Physical Sciences and Engineering
Action Line Coordination and support action
Type Of Project CSA
Abstract We are aiming at studying a novel laser concept for High Energy Particle acceleration, known as CAN for Coherent Amplification Network that would guarantee high peak power and high average powers while exhibiting high efficiency, >30%. The approach is based on fibre amplification. The proposed technical evaluation will be performed by combining the expertise, know-how, and knowledge of a team of world leading experts coming from different horizons of optical science, technology and industry, including femtosecond fibre optics, instrumental optics, astronomy, manufacturing, and marketing. Although our primary target application will be particle acceleration for high-energy physics, our approach will have direct bearing on other fields. It will be done through conferences, workshops and meetings among the participants. Alongside those events mixing the laser and high energy physics communities, the ICAN project aims to identify and approach the Funding Agencies that may contribute to the construction of an infrastructure based on the ICAN concept. The final outcome of the study will include an implementation plan and a road map pointing out the most significant technical roadblocks, proposed solutions, manufacturing methods, and lobbying strategies to increase international membership, awareness, market study and business plan.
Coordinator
(Organisation name and Country) 		ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE, France
Partners
(Organisation name and Country) 		UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., Germany