Decoding Sources of Energy Variability in a Laser-Plasma Accelerator

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Authors

Andreas R. Maier · Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

N. Delbos · Universität Hamburg

Timo Eichner · Universität Hamburg

Lars Hübner · Universität Hamburg

Sören Jalas · Center for Free-Electron Laser Science

L. Jeppe · Universität Hamburg

Spencer W. Jolly ·

Abstract

Experiments trace variations in the energy of a laser-plasma electron beam to properties of the drive laser, establishing a technique for stabilizing compact next-generation sources of high-energy electrons.

Topics & Keywords

Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics Laser Design and Applications Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Physical Review X

Volume 10, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1103/physrevx.10.031039

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