Simulations of the high average power selene free electron laser prototype
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Authors
Quick, Dennis D.
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Colson, William B.
Date of Issue
1994-06
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
Free electron laser (FEL) technology continues to advance, providing alternative solutions to existing and potential problems. The capabilities of an FEL with respect to tunability, power and efficiency make it an attractive choice when moving into new laser utilization fields. The initial design parameters, for any new system, offer a good base to begin system simulation tests in an effort to determine the best possible design. This is a study of the Novosibirsk design which is a prototype for the proposed SELENE FEL. The design uses a three-section, low-power optical klystron followed by a single-pass, high-power radiator. This system is inherently sensitive to electron beam quality, but affords flexibility in achieving the final design. The performance of the system is studied using the initial parameters. An FEL, configured as a simple, two section optical klystron is studied to determine the basic operating characteristics of a high current FEL klystron
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Applied Physics
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Naval Postgraduate School
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56 p.;28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.