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Rf feedback free electron laser

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5587924
A free electron laser system and electron beam system for a free electron laser which use rf feedback to enhance efficiency is described. Rf energy is extracted from an electron beam by decelerating cavities and returned to accelerating cavities using rf returns such as rf waveguides, rf feedthroughs, etc. This rf energy is added to rf klystron energy to lower the required input energy and thereby enhance energy efficiency of the system.
Assignee:
Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4287488
OSTI ID:
5587924
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English