Laser generation and transport of a relativistic electron beam

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5526863

Shope, S L; Frost, C A; Leifeste, G T; Crist, C E; Kiekel, P D; Poukey, J W; Godfrey, B B

A foilless diode usually requires an externally applied magnetic field to control expansion and transport of a relativistic electron beam. A new foilless diode has been developed that does not require an external magnetic field. A low pressure organic gas is introduced into the diode and the transport region. A uv laser beam is injected through the transport region and is terminated at the cathode. The laser photoionizes the low pressure gas forming an ionized channel that captures the electron beam near the cathode. The electron beam is focused and guided by electrostatic attraction to the ionized channel. A 1.5-MeV, 20-kA electron beam has been generated and transported 1 m using this technique. The laser was replaced by an 800-V, 250-ma, low-energy electron beam which was used to guide the relativistic electron beam 4 m through a 90/sup 0/ bend.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Mission Research Corp., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5526863
• Report Number(s): SAND-85-0042C; CONF-850504-30; ON: DE85011709
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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