Wave-particle interactions on relativistic electron beams
Abstract
A summary of research performed under subject contract is given. The work is in the main concerned with the theory, both linear and non-linear, for the gain of a free electron laser (FEL) in a strong axial magnetic field. Both wiggler and wiggler-free configuration are considered. An experimental study is described of the transition from helical to non-helical orbits in a wiggler with a guide field. THe exact magnetic field of a filimentary bifilar current-carrying helix is given. The degradation in gain of a FEL without axial guide field due to velocity spread is given. Twelve published papers are appended.
- Publication:
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Final Report Yale Univ
- Pub Date:
- October 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983yale.rept.....B
- Keywords:
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- Free Electron Lasers;
- Particle Interactions;
- Relativistic Electron Beams;
- Wave Interaction;
- Helical Windings;
- Magnetic Fields;
- Waveguide Lasers;
- Wiggler Magnets;
- Lasers and Masers