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Title: Nonlinear Brightness Optimization in Compton Scattering

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

In Compton scattering light sources, a laser pulse is scattered by a relativistic electron beam to generate tunable x and gamma rays. Because of the inhomogeneous nature of the incident radiation, the relativistic Lorentz boost of the electrons is modulated by the ponderomotive force during the interaction, leading to intrinsic spectral broadening and brightness limitations. We discuss these effects, along with an optimization strategy to properly balance the laser bandwidth, diffraction, and nonlinear ponderomotive force.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1240069
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1104313
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-622841; PRLTAO
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Vol. 111, Issue 4; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 17 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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