Charged Particle Beam Physics: An Introduction for Physicists and Engineers

Offers a clear and practical introduction to the essentials of charged particle beam physics, covers the design of accelerator machines and their basic components

A cornerstone of modern accelerator technology, charged particle beam physics encompasses theoretical principles, advanced simulations, and real-world applications. Charged Particle Beam Physics: An Introduction for Physicists and Engineers provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding, modeling, and implementing beam optics components in accelerator systems.

Combining essential concepts with cutting-edge techniques, such as the transfer-matrix method and numerical simulation tools, this detailed yet accessible textbook simplifies the core concepts and principles of the complex field. Reader-friendly chapters systematically address ion sources, beam optics design, advanced diagnostic and vacuum systems, and more. Authors Sarvesh Kumar and Manish K. Kashyap discuss key topics such as electrostatic, magnetostatic, and radiofrequency fields, as well as practical applications in materials science, plasma physics, and radiation biology.

Bridging theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, Charged Particle Beam Physics:

• Provides in-depth coverage of charged particle beam physics, relevant to both single-pass configurations and standard beam transport lines across accelerator systems
• Combines elements of electrodynamics, particle physics, optics, and engineering for a holistic understanding
• Explores state-of-the-art methods such as open-source beam optics codes
• Includes end-of-chapter problems and worked solutions, along with numerical examples using open-source tools such as TRANSPORT and TRACE3d

Charged Particle Beam Physics: An Introduction for Physicists and Engineers is ideal for graduate-level students in physics and engineering courses focused on accelerator physics and beam optics, as well as researchers and professionals working in accelerator design and operation. It serves as both a teaching resource and a reference for practitioners tackling fundamental calculations and developing accelerator components across various disciplines.

Dr. Sarvesh Kumar is an experimental plasma and accelerator physicist with nearly two decades of experience at the IUAC, New Delhi, India. He contributed to significant national and international projects such as the Large Hadron Collider project. He is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astrophysics, University of Delhi, India. His main area of interests are plasma wakefield acceleration, plasma instabilities, particle accelerator designs, beam optics and beam-plasma interaction.

Dr. Manish K. Kashyap is a Professor at the School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India. His areas of interest are condensed matter physics, plasma physics and accelerator physics. His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental perspectives to enhance beam quality and stability in ion accelerators. He has published around 110 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings.