This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgr...This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgrade to the original LCLS at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.This advanced laser system generates high-quality laser beams for the LCLS-II,contributing to the instrument's unprecedented brightness,precision and flexibility.Our discussion extends to the various subsystems that comprise the photoinjector,including the photocathode laser,laser heater and beam transport systems.Lastly,we draw attention to the ongoing research and development infrastructure underway to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the LCLS-II,and similar X-ray free-electron laser facilities around the world,thereby contributing to the future of laser technology and its applications.展开更多
Free-electron light sources feature extraordinary luminosity,directionality,and coherence,which has enabled significant scientific progress in fields including physics,chemistry,and biology.The next generation of ligh...Free-electron light sources feature extraordinary luminosity,directionality,and coherence,which has enabled significant scientific progress in fields including physics,chemistry,and biology.The next generation of light sources has aimed at compact radiation sources driven by free electrons,with the advantages of reduction in both space and cost.With the rapid development of ultra-intense and ultrashort lasers,great effort has been devoted to the quest for compact free-electron lasers(FELs).This review focuses on the current efforts and advancements in the development of compact FELs,with a particular emphasis on two notable paths:the development of compact accelerators and the construction of micro undulators based on innovative materials/structures or optical modulation of electrons.In addition,the physical essence of inverse Compton scattering is discussed,which offers remarkable capability to develop an optical undulator with a spatial period that matches the optical wavelength.Recent scientific developments and future directions for miniaturized and integrated free-electron coherent light sources are also reviewed.In the future,the prospect of generating ultrashort electron pulses will provide fascinating means of producing superradiant radiation,promising high brilliance and coherence even on a micro scale using optical micro undulators.展开更多
基金the support from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory,the U.S.Department of Energy(DOE),the Office of Science,Office of Basic Energy Sciences under Contract No.DE-AC02-76SF00515,No.DE-SC0022559,No.DE-SC0022464,No.DE-FOA0002859the National Science Foundation under Contract No.2231334the U.S.Department of Defense under a National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship。
文摘This paper presents a comprehensive technical overview of the Linac Coherent Light Source II(LCLS-II)photoinjector laser system,its first and foremost component.The LCLS-II photoinjector laser system serves as an upgrade to the original LCLS at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.This advanced laser system generates high-quality laser beams for the LCLS-II,contributing to the instrument's unprecedented brightness,precision and flexibility.Our discussion extends to the various subsystems that comprise the photoinjector,including the photocathode laser,laser heater and beam transport systems.Lastly,we draw attention to the ongoing research and development infrastructure underway to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the LCLS-II,and similar X-ray free-electron laser facilities around the world,thereby contributing to the future of laser technology and its applications.
基金supported by the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of Sciences,ShanghaiBranchNational Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12104471,U226720057,and 62105346)+3 种基金Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,Chinese Academy of SciencesYouth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of SciencesCAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBRO60)Shanghai Sailing Program(No.21YF1453900).
文摘Free-electron light sources feature extraordinary luminosity,directionality,and coherence,which has enabled significant scientific progress in fields including physics,chemistry,and biology.The next generation of light sources has aimed at compact radiation sources driven by free electrons,with the advantages of reduction in both space and cost.With the rapid development of ultra-intense and ultrashort lasers,great effort has been devoted to the quest for compact free-electron lasers(FELs).This review focuses on the current efforts and advancements in the development of compact FELs,with a particular emphasis on two notable paths:the development of compact accelerators and the construction of micro undulators based on innovative materials/structures or optical modulation of electrons.In addition,the physical essence of inverse Compton scattering is discussed,which offers remarkable capability to develop an optical undulator with a spatial period that matches the optical wavelength.Recent scientific developments and future directions for miniaturized and integrated free-electron coherent light sources are also reviewed.In the future,the prospect of generating ultrashort electron pulses will provide fascinating means of producing superradiant radiation,promising high brilliance and coherence even on a micro scale using optical micro undulators.
