ELFE at CERN

A conceptual design for a recirculating electron accelerator with a maximum energy of 25 GeV and a continuous beam current of 0.1 mA on target has been prepared by a study group at CERN. The machine makes use of the super-conducting RF system and other components that will become available after the decommissioning of LEP. The beam will be accelerated in seven passes through a linac with an energy gain of 3.5 GeV per pass. The status of the study and the main design features are presented.