Applications of far-infrared free-electron lasers to condensed-matter physics

Journal Article · Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.6.001045· OSTI ID:6064577

Dennis, W M

Far-infrared free-electron lasers (FIR FEL's) provide a unique tunable source in the 100--1000-..mu..m region. The application of FEL's to several condensed-matter systems is discussed with special reference to those systems that have been studied by optical spectroscopy. The optical switching of FIR radiation in order to generate nanosecond tunable FIR pulses is described. Future experiments for FIR FEL's are discussed in context with ongoing improvements and the development of new machines.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602
• OSTI ID: 6064577
• Journal Information: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 6:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FREE ELECTRON LASERS
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FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
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