Open AccessAdvanced Capabilities for Future Light Sources
Author(s) -
Kim KwangJe
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of synchrotron radiation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 99
ISSN - 1600-5775
DOI - 10.1107/s0909049598000557
Subject(s) - synchrotron radiation , brightness , photon , radiation , physics , optics , light source , engineering physics , computer science , optoelectronics
Methods to extend the capabilities of light sources beyond those available at the current generation synchrotron radiation sources based on undulators in electron storage rings are discussed. Taking advantage of the radiation–particle interaction and/or the availability of high‐power ultrashort optical lasers, it is possible to develop sources with higher brightness, smaller temporal resolution, or higher photon energy. This paper is a summary of some of these schemes, with an emphasis on new ideas rather than on a comprehensive review.