Optimization of the RF Design of the CLIC Main Linac Accelerating Structure

We present a new optimized design of the accelerating structure for the main linac of CLIC (Compact Linear Collider). The new structure has lower surface magnetic fields and a significantly smaller transverse size compared to the baseline design described in the CLIC Concept Design Report (CDR). This new design should reach higher accelerating gradients and have a reduced manufacturing cost. The details of the RF design procedure and the obtained results are presented in this paper.