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 beams

Citations: 3
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