Simulations of a ring resonator free-electron laser

Author

Tokar, Robert L. ; Mcvey, Brian D. ; Thode, Lester E. ; Gallatin, Gregg M.

Author_Institution

Los Alomos Nat. Lab., NM, USA

Volume

25

Issue

1

fYear

1989

Firstpage

73

Lastpage

83

Abstract

A relatively high gain ( approximately=25 to 40%) free-electron laser (FEL) with an optical ring resonator is simulated using the code FELEX. The laser system corresponds to the ´burst mode´ FEL. The ring consists of paraboloids, grazing incidence hyperboloids, and a grating rhomb. The wiggler is 5 m in length and has an adjustable taper, while the electron beam is produced by an RF linac. The optical elements of the ring together with the FEL interaction in the wiggler are modeled in three spatial dimensions to investigate the system from start-up to saturation. Both single-frequency and finite-pulse simulations are performed.<>

Keywords

digital simulation; free electron lasers; laser cavity resonators; physics computing; ring lasers; 5 m; FELEX; RF linac; burst mode FEL; finite-pulse simulations; grazing incidence hyperboloids; high gain; paraboloids; ring resonator free-electron laser; single-frequency simulations; wiggler; Electron beams; Electron optics; Free electron lasers; Gratings; Laser modes; Linear particle accelerator; Optical ring resonators; Radio frequency; Ring lasers; Undulators;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9197

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/3.16243

Filename

16243