Overview of FEL (free-electron laser) development with induction linacs at LLNL

Conference · Fri Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6977193

Briggs, R J

The multikiloampere peak currents available from linear induction accelerators make high-gain, free-electron laser amplifier configurations feasible. High extraction efficiencies in a single pass of the electron beam are possible if the wiggler parameters are appropriately ''tapered,'' as recently demonstrated at millimeter wavelengths on the 4-MeV ELF facility. Magnetic pulse power systems enable high-repetition-rate operation of the accelerator for high-average-power applications. Key issues involved in extending the technology to shorter wavelengths and higher average powers are described. 3 refs., 8 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6977193
• Report Number(s): UCRL-99186; CONF-880888-8; ON: DE88014179
• Resource Relation: Conference: Free electron laser seminar, Beijing, China, 11 Aug 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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MAGNETS
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