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The 4GLS project is a novel next generation solution for a UK national light source proposed to be sited at Daresbury. It is based on an energy recovery linac (ERL) operating at high average beam currents up to 100mA and with compression schemes producing pulses in the 10-100 fs range. This would provide a unique spontaneous emission source with high average brightness output both from undulators and bending magnets. In addition to this operating regime a high peak current mode would also be possible at lower duty cycle, enabling a high gain FEL amplifier to generate XUV radiation. Longer wavelength FELs are also planned. This challenging accelerator technology, new to Europe, necessitates a significant R&D programme and as a major part of this a low energy prototype, the ERLP, is being constructed at Daresbury. The paper summarises the ERLP design specification, describes the component solutions adopted and explains the 4GLS project status and plans.
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