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https://doi.org/10.18429/JACoW-IPAC2015-TUPMA019
Title Simulation and Analysis of Laser/Electron Beam interaction for use as a Free Electron Laser
Authors
  • J. Einstein, S. Biedron, H. Freund, S.V. Milton
    CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
  • G. Dattoli
    ENEA C.R. Frascati, Frascati (Roma), Italy
Abstract Through the use of simulation tools and theoretical analysis techniques, the Free Electron Laser process is investigated for a wiggler that is generated by an ultrafast laser system. The development and availability of such systems allows for novel FEL designs due to the high peak power of such lasers. Even though such high powers are possible, difficulties arise due to inhomogeneity in the laser pulse. This project looks at simulation results for a system with a realistic laser pulse profile and looks in to the pulse-shape effects on various system parameters. Models are presented for the expected behavior with important parameters noted, as well as highlighting possible difficulties that might occur experimentally. While head-on interaction has been proven experimentally for the short wavelength regime *, we believe that using a co-propagating laser can provide benefits that have currently been untested. This experimental setup is outlined in Lawler, J et al **, and we are currently simulating how the use of an ultrashort laser pulse as an electromagnetic wiggler will affect characteristics of the output radiation.
Footnotes & References * Laundy, D.; et al. NIM-A vol 689. pp 108-114. OCT 11 2012
** Lawler, J.; et al. J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 46 (2013) 325501
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Conference IPAC2015, Richmond, VA, USA
Series International Particle Accelerator Conference (6th)
Proceedings Link to full IPAC2015 Proccedings
Session Tuesday Posters (Madison)
Date 05-May-15   16:00–18:00
Main Classification 2: Photon Sources and Electron Accelerators
Sub Classification A06 - Free Electron Lasers
Keywords undulator, laser, simulation, electron, free-electron-laser
Publisher JACoW, Geneva, Switzerland
Editors Stuart Henderson (ANL, Argonne, IL, USA); Evelyn Akers (Jlab, Newport News, VA, USA); Todd Satogata (JLab, Newport News, VA, USA); Volker R.W. Schaa (GSI, Darmstadt, Germany)
ISBN 978-3-95450-168-7
Published June 2015
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