Introduction

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief
Frank Zimmermann

Managing Editor
Brad Rubin

Associate Editors
Sara Casalbuoni
Jean Delayen
Wolfram Fischer
Dao Xiang

Aims & Scope

Accelerator Theory and Simulation

• Principles of particle acceleration
• Beam dynamics (transverse, longitudinal, collective effects)
• Nonlinear dynamics and chaos
• Numerical modeling and simulation methods (e.g., PIC codes, particle tracking)

Accelerator Technology and Components

• Radio-frequency (RF) systems, superconducting RF (SRF)
• Magnets, vacuum systems, targets, and injectors
• Beam cooling (electron, laser, stochastic)
• Laser and plasma-based acceleration
• High-gradient acceleration techniques

Beam Diagnostics and Control

• Beam position, profile, energy, and charge diagnostics
• Feedback systems, control algorithms, and machine learning applications

Collective Effects and Beam Instabilities

• Wakefields and impedances
• Microwave instabilities
• Space-charge effects
• Coherent synchrotron radiation (CSR), beam self-interaction

Free-Electron Lasers (FELs) and Synchrotron Light Sources

• FEL principles and facility design
• X-ray FELs and ultrafast science
• Fourth-generation light source technology

Applications of Accelerators

• Particle physics facilities (e.g., LHC, ILC)
• Nuclear physics and heavy ion accelerators
• Medical accelerators (e.g., proton therapy, radiation oncology)
• Industrial and materials science applications

Novel Acceleration Concepts

• Plasma wakefield acceleration
• Laser-driven accelerators
• Dielectric and advanced structure-based acceleration

High-Energy and High-Intensity Beam Issues

• High-power beam transport
• Beam injection, accumulation, and stacking
• Beam loss mitigation and spallation neutron sources

Experimental Results and Facility Reports

• Operational results from accelerator experiments
• Commissioning reports for new facilities
• Technical concepts and upgrades for large-scale installations