Collection Overview

Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Linear accelerator technologies.

Linear accelerators (LINACs) are at the forefront of modern physics and engineering, enabling high-precision applications across particle physics, medical therapy, materials science, and industrial processing. Recent advances in accelerator physics, RF technology, beam dynamics, and compact system design are driving the development of the next generation of linacs that are more efficient, scalable, and versatile. These latest achievements are not only enhancing performance but also expanding the accessibility of accelerator-based technologies to new domains.

This will be a Collection of original research papers and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 10th July 2026.

Why is this Collection important? 

"Linear accelerators are pivotal to progress in fundamental science and key societal applications, from particle physics and cancer therapy to materials science. This interdisciplinary Collection is timely, as breakthroughs in compact design, efficiency, and versatility are rapidly expanding the scope of the technology. We are excited to curate a forum that bridges core accelerator physics with emerging applications, presenting an integrated view of innovations from component design to system implementation. This Collection aims to consolidate the most important recent advances and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, thereby helping to chart a course for future research.

We invite researchers to submit their most significant original work to this focused Collection. It offers a dedicated platform to enhance the visibility of their contributions and to play a part in defining the next generation of LINAC technology." - Prof. Cai Meng

Why submit to a Collection? 

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest. 

Who is involved? 

Guest Editors:

• Tongning Hu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
• Cai Meng, Institute of High Energy Physics, China
• Judith Reindl, University of Oslo, Norway and Bundeswehr University Munich, Germany

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Silvia Butera, Scientific Reports, Germany
• Commissioning Editor: Robert Moran, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Rebecca Chan, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper? 

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this Collection and how to submit your article.