Shaukat Khan

Prof. Dr. Shaukat Khan is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Dortmund, where he conducts research in accelerator physics at the Center for Synchrotron Radiation. His work is centered on the DELTA accelerator facility, a 1.5 GeV electron storage ring used for both user experiments and advanced accelerator research.

His research focuses on modern subfields of accelerator physics, particularly the interaction between electrons and femtosecond laser pulses to generate ultrashort pulses in the extreme ultraviolet and terahertz ranges. His group develops electronic and optical beam diagnostic techniques and applies machine learning methods to optimize accelerator parameters. A key ongoing activity involves Compton scattering of laser photons by electrons for precise determination of electron beam energy and other characteristics. Future projects include the design of an electron source for time-resolved electron diffraction.

The research group collaborates with other major accelerator centers on topics such as the development of synchrotron radiation sources and free-electron lasers, temporal and spectral shaping of terahertz pulses, and control of beam parameters in electron and proton machines. Students are trained in an interdisciplinary environment encompassing condensed matter research, laser physics, and artificial intelligence applications in accelerator science.

Prof. Khan's work contributes to cutting-edge advancements in accelerator technology, with recent milestones including the world's first observation of EEHG (echo-enabled harmonic generation) signal at a storage ring, achieved at DELTA.

Scientific Affiliations and Activities:

• Faculty of Physics, Department of Physics, Technical University of Dortmund
• Center for Synchrotron Radiation (DELTA facility)
• Research Group Leader in Accelerator Physics
• Member of Condensed Matter and Accelerator Physics research groups
• Conducts lectures, seminars, and supervises student theses on accelerator-related topics
• Organizes educational excursions (e.g., to DESY in Hamburg)

Research Collaborations:

• German Electron Synchrotron (DESY)
• Other international accelerator centers