Next-generation materials for future synchrotron and free-electron laser sources

Journal Article · Fri Jun 09 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · MRS Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2017.118· OSTI ID:1374713

Assoufid, Lahsen ^[1]; Graafsma, Heinz ^[2]

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1. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
2. Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (Germany). Photon-Science Detector Group

We show that the development of new materials and improvements of existing ones are at the root of the spectacular recent developments of new technologies for synchrotron storage rings and free-electron laser sources. This holds true for all relevant application areas, from electron guns to undulators, x-ray optics, and detectors. As demand grows for more powerful and efficient light sources, efficient optics, and high-speed detectors, an overview of ongoing materials research for these applications is timely. In this article, we focus on the most exciting and demanding areas of materials research and development for synchrotron radiation optics and detectors. Materials issues of components for synchrotron and free-electron laser accelerators are briefly discussed. Lastly, the articles in this issue expand on these topics.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 1374713
• Journal Information: MRS Bulletin, Vol. 42, Issue 06; ISSN 0883-7694
• Publisher: Materials Research Society
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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