The Oxford Free Electron Laser Project
- 24 August 2005
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 308-315
- https://doi.org/10.1109/fel.1989.716029
Abstract
It is proposed to use the Oxford 10 MV Van de Graaff accelerator as an electron beam source for a free electron laser (FEL) operating in the far infra red (FIR). The configuration and layout of the Van de Graaff make it very suitable for conversion, with a potentially high efficiency for electron beam recovery. Using a 2 m long wiggler of 34 mm period, the FEL would operate in the 60-300 /spl mu/m wavelength band, with extension down to 30 /spl mu/m on the 3rd harmonic. When constructed, the FEL will support a programme of FEL research and development, concentrating at first on investigations of behaviour in the moderately high-gain regime (/spl equiv/ 100% per pass) and mechanisms for lasing on higher harmonics. It will also be the basis for a national UK user facility in the FIR.Keywords
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