Free-electron-laser research
Abstract
A simple description and schematic representation of a free electron laser is given. The evolution of the electron energy distribution is demonstrated as well as the extraction efficiency as a function of optical power. The major restriction in free electron laser research appears to be the need for good quality electron beams. Research on achieving such electron beams and accelerator technology is being advanced.
- Publication:
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Presented at the 12th Intern. Conf. on High Energy Accelerators
- Pub Date:
- August 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983hea..confR..11M
- Keywords:
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- Electron Beams;
- Free Electron Lasers;
- Lasing;
- Energy Transfer;
- Laser Cavities;
- Storage Rings (Particle Accelerators);
- Wiggler Magnets;
- Lasers and Masers