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Title: GHz laser-free time-resolved transmission electron microscopy: A stroboscopic high-duty-cycle method

Journal Article · · Ultramicroscopy
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  1. Euclid TechLabs, Bolingbrook, IL (United States)
  2. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
  3. Integrated Dynamic Electron Solutions, Pleasanton, CA (United States)
  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (United States)

In this study, a device and a method for producing ultrashort electron pulses with GHz repetition rates via pulsing an input direct current (dc) electron beam are provided. The device and the method are based on an electromagnetic-mechanical pulser (EMMP) that consists of a series of transverse deflecting cavities and magnetic quadrupoles. The EMMP modulates and chops the incoming dc electron beam and converts it into pico- and sub-pico-second electron pulse sequences (pulse trains) at >1 GHz repetition rates, as well as controllably manipulates the resulting pulses. Ultimately, it leads to negligible electron pulse phase-space degradation compared to the incoming dc beam parameters. The temporal pulse length and repetition rate for the EMMP can be continuously tunable over wide ranges.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC00112704; SC0013121; SC0012704
OSTI ID:
1240700
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1396434
Report Number(s):
BNL-111862-2016-JA; R&D Project: MA015MACA; KC0201010
Journal Information:
Ultramicroscopy, Vol. 161, Issue C; ISSN 0304-3991
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 21 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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