Title :
Inhomogeneous broadening effects in a waveguide free-electron laser
Author :
Ciocci, F. ; Dattoli, G. ; Giannessi, L. ; Torre, Alessio
Author_Institution :
Centro Ricerche Energia Frascati, ENEA, Rome, Italy
fDate :
1/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We explore the brightness and gain degradation induced by the beam energy spread in a waveguide free-electron laser (FEL). We discuss the physical mechanism underlying the line broadening and gain reduction effects, and make a comparison with the free-space case
Keywords :
brightness; free electron lasers; laser theory; optical waveguide theory; spectral line breadth; beam energy spread; brightness; free-space case; gain degradation; gain reduction effects; inhomogeneous broadening effects; line broadening; physical mechanism; waveguide FEL; waveguide free-electron laser; Brightness; Degradation; Electron beams; Free electron lasers; Laser beams; Laser theory; Polarization; Tellurium; Undulators; Waveguide lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
