Title :
The Free Electron Laser at Jefferson Lab: The Technology and the Science
Author :
Thomas, Anthony W. ; Williams, Gwyn P.
Author_Institution :
Jefferson Lab, Newport News
Abstract :
We discuss the physics and technology which is driving the evolution of high-brightness fourth-generation accelerator-based sources. Some of the first user facilities are in the THz and IR spectral ranges. Specifically, a new generation of sources, called energy recovery linacs, will be described and reviewed with particular emphasis on their utility for imaging, spectroscopy, and dynamics, as well as their novel applications to nonlinear phenomena.
Keywords :
free electron lasers; linear accelerators; IR spectral ranges; Jefferson Lab; THz spectral ranges; energy recovery linacs; fourth generation accelerator sources; free electron laser; high brightness accelerator sources; Acceleration; Electron beams; Free electron lasers; Laser theory; Light sources; Linear accelerators; Photoelectricity; Spectroscopy; Storage rings; Superconducting magnets; Coherent; THz; free electron laser; infrared; synchrotron radiation;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2007.898905
