A heuristic derivation of the time dependent properties of a free electron laser
Year: 1981
Authors: Arecchi F.T., Gea J., Romanelli F.
Autors Affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy;
Department of Physics, University of Firenze, 50125 Firenze, Italy;
Universitad autonoma de Madrid, Madrid Spain;
C.N.E.N, Divisione Laser, centro di Frascati, Roma Italy
Abstract: We analyze the behaviour of the laser pulse in a Free Electron Laser during a single pass in the small signal limit. A spacetime picture yields in a simple way the correct boundary conditions to solve the equations. The meaning of lethargy is also heuristically analyzed.
Journal/Review: OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS (PRINT)
Volume: 36 (2) Pages from: 144 to: 148
KeyWords: free electron lasers; heuristic methods; laser modes; laser outputs; electron beamsCitations: 3data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-04-28References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)