MICROSCOPIC GAIN MECHANISM IN THE HIGH-GAIN FREE-ELECTRON LASER

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MCNEIL, BWJ [1 ]
PIERINI, P [1 ]
BONIFACIO, R [1 ]
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[1] UNIV MILAN,DIPARTMENTO FIS,I-20122 MILAN,ITALY
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10.1016/0168-9002(91)90897-Y
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TH7 [仪器、仪表];
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0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
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In this article we present a detailed investigation of the microscopic electron/radiation evolution in a high-gain free electron laser (FEL). Both the steady-state and in particular the superradiant regimes are investigated. Solutions of the one-dimensional FEL evolution equations are represented dynamically by animated computer graphics to produce "movies" of the electrons/radiation evolution. We believe this form of representation of the FEL process provides a clearer, intuitive picture of the underlying mechanisms involved. This has been of particular importance in the understanding of more complex FEL mechanisms such as superradiant phenomena.
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