Title :
Laser based synchrotron light sources
Author :
Schwoerer, Heinrich ; Schlenvoigt, Hans-Peter ; Haupt, Kerstin ; Budde, Fabian ; Rohwer, Erich ; Gallacher, Jordan ; Jaroszynski, Dino
Author_Institution :
Laser Res. Inst., Stellenbosch Univ., Stellenbosch, South Africa
Abstract :
We report on the generation of synchrotron radiation from laser accelerated relativistic electrons propagating through an undulator. We discuss the necessary steps towards a tuneable, ultrafast, coherent, UV light source.
Keywords :
free electron lasers; light sources; synchrotron radiation; undulator radiation; UV light source; coherent light source; laser accelerated relativistic electrons; laser based synchrotron light sources; synchrotron radiation; tuneable light source; ultrafast light source; undulator; Acceleration; Electron beams; Free electron lasers; Laser theory; Light sources; Optical pulses; Plasma accelerators; Synchrotrons; Ultrafast optics; Undulators; (098765);
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
