Free electron laser analysis for the innovative Navy prototype
Loading...
Authors
Smith, Darin S.
Subjects
Advisors
Colson, William B.
Blau, Joseph
Date of Issue
2008-03
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
Free Electron Lasers are the focus of a recently announce Innovative Navy Prototype to develop a directed energy weapon system for the self-defense of ships. Operating in a shipboard environment poses several challenges that must be overcome. Short Rayleigh length systems offer solutions to some of these problems. Simulations were performed to examine the benefit of short Rayleigh length designs in the face of electron beam misalignment. Additionally, simulations were performed to explore the effect of quadrupole misalignment on electron beam position and trajectory, and ultimately on FEL performance.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
xvi, 61 p : ill. (chiefly col.) ;
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.