Relativistic quantum dynamics and quantum noise in short-wavelength free-electron lasers

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.37.1009· OSTI ID:5612811

Gjaja, I; Bhattacharjee, A

A novel relativistic quantum theory of the free-electron laser is formulated using the Dirac equation. It is shown that the theory has the correct classical limit. It is predicted that for two-stage free-electron lasers, quantum noise can be comparable to the classical noise due to the thermal spread of the beam or the random initial distribution of electrons in phase.

• Research Organization: Department of Applied Physics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027
• OSTI ID: 5612811
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Vol. 37:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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