Abstract
CLARA will be a novel FEL test facility focussed on the generation of ultra-short photon pulses with extreme levels of stability and synchronisation. The principal aim is to experimentally demonstrate that sub-cooperation length pulse generation with FELs is viable, and to compare the various schemes being championed. The results will translate directly to existing and future X-ray FELs, enabling them to generate attosecond pulses, thereby extending their science capabilities. This paper gives an overview of the motivation for CLARA, describes the facility design (reported in detail in the recently published Conceptual Design Report [1]) and proposed operating modes and summarises the proposed areas of FEL research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | FEL 2013 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 35th International Free-Electron Laser Conference |
Editors | Caitlin Scholl, Volker RW Schaa |
Place of Publication | Bew York |
Pages | 496-501 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2013 |
Event | 35th International Free-Electron Laser Conference, FEL 2013 - New York, NY, United States Duration: 26 Aug 2013 → 30 Aug 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 35th International Free-Electron Laser Conference, FEL 2013 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | New York, NY |
Period | 26/08/13 → 30/08/13 |
Keywords
- free electron laser
- accelerator physics
- accelerator research
- light sources
- test facility
- pulse generation
- attosecond pulses
- ultra-short photon pulses