LCLS injector drive laser

Requirements for the LCLS injector drive laser present significant challenges to the design of the system. While progress has been demonstrated in spatial shape, temporal shape,UV generation and rep-rate, a laser that meets all of the LCLS specifications simultaneously has yet to be demonstrated. Th...

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Main Authors: Dowell, D.H., Castro, J., Emma, P., Frisch, J., Gilevich, S., Hays, G., Hering, P., Limborg-Deprey, C., Loos, H., Miahnahri, A., White, W.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Beam steering
Cathodes
Laser beams
Laser stability
Optical amplifiers
Optical control
Optical pulses
Pulse amplifiers
Pump lasers
Shape
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Summary:Requirements for the LCLS injector drive laser present significant challenges to the design of the system. While progress has been demonstrated in spatial shape, temporal shape,UV generation and rep-rate, a laser that meets all of the LCLS specifications simultaneously has yet to be demonstrated. These challenges are compounded by the stability and reliability requirements. The drive laser and transport system has been installed and tested. We will report on the current operational state of the laser and plans for future improvements.
ISSN:1944-4680
2152-9582
DOI:10.1109/PAC.2007.4441068