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Ribbon beam free electron laser

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7004633
This patent describes a free electron laser. It comprises: an electron gun for generating an electron beam having a cathode and an anode; a waveguide cavity resonator section having an input end and an output end through which the electron beam passes; a phase priming array means coupled to the waveguide cavity section for accepting an input control signal and for outputting a priming signal having a preselected phase to the waveguide cavity section; wiggler means for varying the trajectory of electrons in the electron beam while the electrons pass through the waveguide cavity section at a frequency determined by the spacing of magnets in the wiggler means, the electrons emitting radiation; and output means for outputting the emitted radiation.
Assignee:
Hughes Aircraft Co., Los Angeles, CA
Patent Number(s):
US 4888776; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-283663A
OSTI ID:
7004633
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English