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Axial magnetic-field effects in a collective-interaction free-electron laser at millimeter wavelengths

  • R. K. Parker
  • , R. H. Jackson
  • , S. H. Gold
  • , H. P. Freund
  • , V. L. Granatstein
  • , P. C. Efthimion
  • , M. Herndon
  • , A. K. Kinkead

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Abstract

The collective free-electron laser interaction has been studied at millimeter wavelengths using a newly designed experimental apparatus which features an electron beam of low emittance. Measurements in a superradiant amplifier configuration indicate the production of 35 MW at 4 mm with an efficiency of 2.5%. The parametric dependence of power thresholds and wavelength on pump and guide magnetic fields are shown to be in agreement with theory.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)238-242
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume48
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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