Low-Voltage Infrared Free-Electron Lasers Based on Gyrotron-Powered RF Wigglers

Abstract

Designs are presented for infrared free-electron lasers (FELs) with gyrotron-powered electromagnetic wigglers and relatively low-voltage electron beams. The use of an electromagnetic wiggler formed by a quasi-optical gyrotron, where the radiation is coupled into a corrugated waveguide, has the potential for substantial increases of FEL gain compared to an open mirror system. Designs for Proof-of-Principle, low-voltage infrared FEL experiments based on both radio-frequency (RF) linear accelerator and electrostatic technology are presented, together with point designs for portable systems covering the infrared windows in the atmosphere.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA459614

Entities

People

  • Arne W. Fliflet
  • Phillip A. Sprangle
  • Wallace M. Manheimer

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Guns
  • Electrons
  • Free Electron Lasers
  • Free Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Linear Accelerators
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Low Voltage
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Mirrors
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Repetition Rate
  • Shielding

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics