The Vanderbilt University Free-Electron Laser Center.

Abstract

Vanderbilt University has established a multidisciplinary Free-Electron Laser Center to exploit the opportunities made possible by the free-electron laser for applications in medicine, biology, materials science, and other fields of research. The free-electron laser, which recently began operation, is tunable over the wavelength range from 2 to 10 pim. The device has demonstrated 400 mJ per pulse at a wavelength of 4.8 um, in 6-?is pulses, and an average power of II W at a repetition rate of 30 Hz. Extensions to the X-ray and far-infrared regions are underway. The Center, which will be used by researchers from within the University and from around the world, has already given birth to a variety of interdisciplinary collaborations among scientists brought together by the unique opportunities provided by the Center.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA302840

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Brau

Organizations

  • Vanderbilt University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biology
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Free Electron Lasers
  • Free Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Repetition Rate
  • Surgery
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics