
Since the seminal work by Ginsburg, et al. (1984), the subject of giving the Next Linear Collider photon-photon capability, as well as electron-positron capability, has drawn much attention. A 1990 article by V.I. Telnov describes the situation at that time. In March 1994, the first workshop on this subject was held. This report briefly reviews the physics that can be achieved through the photon-photon channel and then focuses on the means of achieving such a collider. Also reviewed is the spectrum of backscattered Compton photons-the best way of obtaining photons. We emphasize the spectrum actually obtained in a collider with both polarized electrons and photons (peaked at high energy and very different from a Compton spectrum). Luminosity is estimated for the presently considered colliders, and interaction and conversion-point geometries are described. Also specified are laser requirements (such as wavelength, peak power, and average power) and the lasers that might be employed. These include conventional and free-electron lasers. Finally, we describe the R&D necessary to make either of these approaches viable and explore the use of the SLC as a test bed for a photon-photon collider of very high energy.
Solid State Lasers, Free Electron Lasers, Gamma Detection, Particle Production, 66 Physics, Quantum Chromodynamics, Photon-Photon Interactions, Differential Cross Sections, General and Miscellaneous
Solid State Lasers, Free Electron Lasers, Gamma Detection, Particle Production, 66 Physics, Quantum Chromodynamics, Photon-Photon Interactions, Differential Cross Sections, General and Miscellaneous
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