Insertion Devices For Synchrotron Radiation And Free Electron Laser

This book describes the basic properties of charged beam transport and the theory of accelerators with radiative damping. The characteristics of the third generation synchrotron radiation sources are analyzed and compared to those of the first and second generations. This is followed by the conceptual and technological problems associated with the discovery of the fourth generation sources. Within this framework, the role played by free electron laser devices is discussed and relevant theoretical and technological aspects of storage-ring and Linac-based sources are analyzed. Contents:An Introduction to the Theory of Charged Particle TransportGeneralities on Synchrotron RadiationGeneralities on Free Electron LasersOptical Systems in the Geometrical and Wave Optics FrameworkWigner Distribution and Synchrotron Radiation SourcesSynchrotron Radiation Sources, Insertion Devices and Beam Current LimitationsConstructing and Measuring Insertion DevicesFree Electron Lasers as Insertion DevicesSynchrotron Radiation Beam Lines: X-Ray Optics Readership: Students and researchers in laser physics. Keywords:Insertion Device;Storage Rings;Undulator;Wiggler;Bending Magnet;Synchrotron Radiation;Coherent Light;Emittance;Phase Space;X-Ray Optics

This book describes the basic properties of charged beam transport and the theory of accelerators with radiative damping. The characteristics of the third generation synchrotron radiation sources are analyzed and compared to those of the first and second generations. This is followed by the conceptual and technological problems associated with the discovery of the fourth generation sources. Within this framework, the role played by free electron laser devices is discussed and relevant theoretical and technological aspects of storage-ring and Linac-based sources are analyzed.

This book is written for all research scientists and engineers who have an interest in particle accelerator based light sources. It is the first book to be written in this field by a single author and so has the advantage of a completely clear and consistent approach to the whole subject. Extensive use of examples and illustrations make it accessible to all levels of the community.

Specialists in the technical components of a synchrotron light source are usually well versed in their field and in the associated technical literature. However, with the rapid and continuing growth of synchrotron radiation research, and with new facilities coming online and being authorized for design and construction around the world, there is a need for a reference book that describes the various technical components of a synchrotron light source in a manner that will be useful to those who lack specialized technical background, but who have responsibility for some part of the design, construction, operation or development of such a facility. This would include technicians, engineers and physicists who have technical background in related fields but no specific experience with a synchrotron light source, and also project managers, laboratory directors, and government officials involved with synchrotron light facilities.College level scientific or engineering training or the equivalent experience is assumed and appropriate mathematics is used throughout. However, the basic concepts in each chapter are given in less technical language and a glossary of terms as well as an index will make the book useful for those with less technical training or experience.