DOE OSTI · 1240069
Nonlinear Brightness Optimization in Compton Scattering
Abstract
In Compton scattering light sources, a laser pulse is scattered by a relativistic electron beam to generate tunable x and gamma rays. Because of the inhomogeneous nature of the incident radiation, the relativistic Lorentz boost of the electrons is modulated by the ponderomotive force during the interaction, leading to intrinsic spectral broadening and brightness limitations. We discuss these effects, along with an optimization strategy to properly balance the laser bandwidth, diffraction, and nonlinear ponderomotive force.
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Hartemann, Fred V., Wu, Sheldon S. Q.. 2013-07-26. Nonlinear Brightness Optimization in Compton Scattering. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.111.044801
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