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The Linac Extension Area (LEA) is a dedicated end station located downstream of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) injector at Argonne National Laboratory. LEA provides a flexible environment for accelerator research and development by leveraging the unique capabilities of the APS linear accelerator and its diverse electron-beam sources. The facility can operate with either the nominal thermionic electron gun, which supports robust high-charge beam production, or a high-brightness photocathode injector capable of delivering beams with properties relevant to next-generation accelerator applications.
This paper presents the current capabilities of LEA, including its beam parameters, experimental infrastructure, and support for accelerator physics studies, beam diagnostics development, advanced instrumentation, and technology demonstrations. Ongoing and planned upgrades are discussed, with particular emphasis on expanding the facility's experimental reach and user access. Future developments aim to establish LEA as a versatile platform for emerging accelerator applications, including research and development relevant to future light sources, advanced beam manipulation techniques, novel diagnostics, and accelerator technologies that will underpin next-generation scientific facilities.
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