Quantum theory for 1D X-ray free electron laser
Classical 1D X-ray Free Electron Laser (X-ray FEL) theory has stood the test of time by guiding FEL design and development prior to any full-scale analysis. Future X-ray FELs and inverse-Compton sources, where photon recoil approaches an electron energy spread value, push the classical theory to its limits of applicability. After substantial efforts by the community to find what those limits are, there is no universally agreed upon quantum approach to design and development of future X-ray sources. We offer a new approach to formulate the quantum theory for 1D X-ray FELs that has an obvious connection to the classical theory, which allows for immediate transfer of knowledge between the two regimes. In conclusion, we exploit this connection in order to draw quantum mechanical conclusions about the quantum nature of electrons and generated radiation in terms of FEL variables.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- LDRD; USDOE
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC52-06NA25396
- OSTI ID:
- 1414149
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-17-22821
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Modern Optics, Journal Name: Journal of Modern Optics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 65; ISSN 0950-0340
- Publisher:
- Taylor and FrancisCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Realizing quantum free-electron lasers: a critical analysis of experimental challenges and theoretical limits
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journal | April 2019 |
High-gain quantum free-electron laser: Emergence and exponential gain
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journal | May 2019 |
| Realizing Quantum free-electron lasers: A critical analysis of experimental challenges and theoretical limits | text | January 2018 |
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