Status of the Los Alamos Free-Electron Laser

Since the initial oscillator experiments were completed last year, the Los Alamos FEL has undergone some major modifications and additions in preparation for the next set of experiments. The laser performance is projected to be substantially enhanced, the rf energy-recovery technique will be demonstrated, and FEL physics measurements will be expanded. The accelerator is now being tuned with very promising performance. The above experiments will be completed during the next year.