Recent Advances in Free Electron Laser Accelerators
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Lasers, Light Sources and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2024) | Viewed by 2895
Special Issue Editors
Interests: particle acceleration; electron beam dynamics; plasma-based radiation sources; plasma acceleration; linac-based free electron laser
Interests: beam physics; beam dynamics; coherent synchrotron radiation; free electron lasers
Interests: plasma-based acceleration; accelerator physics; laser-matter interaction; laser plasma interaction; nuclear fusion; plasma diagnostics; laser; plasma physics
Interests: engineering physics; electronic engineering; eccelerator physics
Interests: accelerator physics; free electron laser; laser dynamics; optics; lasers; field of radiofrequency systems; high-gradient RF accelerating structures; RF high-power sources; RF linear accelerators
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Free electron laser (FEL) accelerators have revolutionized laser technology in recent years. Improved beam dynamics, control systems, and beam quality have enabled unprecedented control over coherent and tunable laser beams. This has opened up new frontiers in scientific research, allowing for enhanced studies in ultrafast processes, materials science, and biological structures. FEL accelerators also find applications in industrial sectors, offering high-precision and high-throughput capabilities for materials processing and advanced manufacturing. Next-generation FEL concepts, such as seeded FELs and energy recovery linacs, offer exciting possibilities for further advancements. These advancements will continue to drive scientific discoveries, industrial innovation, and medical advancements, making FEL accelerators an invaluable tool in various fields.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in the theoretical models, experimental results, and practical applications of FEL accelerators. All theoretical, numerical, and experimental papers are accepted. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel acceleration techniques for FELs;
- Advanced beam diagnostics for FEL accelerators;
- High-gradient structures and advanced acceleration schemes;
- Plasma-based free electron lasers;
- Cryogenic technologies and superconducting accelerators for FELs;
- Ultrafast FEL sources for time-resolved experiments;
- Next-generation FEL concepts and technologies;
- High-power and high-energy FEL accelerators;
- Beam dynamics and control in FEL accelerators;
- FEL technology for particle acceleration and collider applications;
- Applications of FEL accelerators in scientific research, industrial processing, and medical imaging.
Dr. Anna Giribono
Dr. Marcello Rossetti Conti
Dr. Francesco Filippi
Dr. Fabio Cardelli
Dr. Michele Opromolla
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- free electron laser (FEL)
- accelerator technology
- beam dynamics
- beam control
- acceleration techniques
- beam diagnostics
- coherent light source
- electron beam
- wavelength tunability
- ultrafast pulses
- X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL)
- laser-driven plasma acceleration
- energy recovery linac (ERL)
- superconducting radiofrequency (RF) cavities
- plasma-based accelerator
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