Methods for the generation of ultra-short free-electron laser pulses

This thesis details studies to develop methods for the generation of ultra-short pulse of light to enable the study of ultra-fast phenomena. The main contents are: an overview of methods of light sources and applications; a review of the physics of the free-electron laser, and its resultant properti...

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Main Author: Dunning, David James
Published: University of Strathclyde 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.682804