An all-optical synchrotron light source

Schwoerer, H., Schlenvoigt, H.P., Haupt, K., Debus, A., Rohwer, E., Gallacher, J., Shanks, R. and Jaroszynski, D. (2009) An all-optical synchrotron light source. In: Corkum, P., Silvestri, S., Nelson, K.A., Riedle, E. and Schoenlein, R.W. (eds.) Ultrafast Phenomena XVI: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference, Palazzo dei Congressi Stresa, Italy, June 9--13, 2008. Series: Springer series in chemical physics, 92. Springer Berlin Heidelberg: Berlin, pp. 813-815. ISBN 9783540959458 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-95946-5_264)

Abstract

We report on the generation of synchrotron radiation from laser accelerated relativistic electrons propagating through an undulator. We indicate that this provides exciting novel opportunities in ultrafast spectroscopy.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Shanks, Dr Richard
• Authors: Schwoerer, H., Schlenvoigt, H.P., Haupt, K., Debus, A., Rohwer, E., Gallacher, J., Shanks, R., and Jaroszynski, D.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
• Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• ISSN: 0172-6218
• ISBN: 9783540959458