Published October 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

A quantum-electronic approach to classical oscillators with periodic structures. Pt. 1

  • 1. Delaware Univ., Newark (USA). Dept. of Physics
  • 2. Maryland Univ., College Park (USA). Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Description

A simple theory of the free electron laser is presented as an example of a more general approach to classical oscillators with periodic structures. In this theory, the interaction between the electrons, the wiggler field, and the radiation field is treated as transitions between discrete energy levels as in conventional lasers, rather than the usual scattering or wave coupling. Similarities between the free electron laser and the gyrotron are pointed out. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
The free electron laser

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A
Journal Volume
272
Journal Issue
1/2
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. A.
Journal Page Range
326-329
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAE

Conference

Title
9. international free electron laser conference.
Dates
14-18 Sep 1987.
Place
Williamsburg, VA (USA).