Open AccessOptical laser systems at the Linac Coherent Light Source
Author(s) -
Minitti Michael P.,
Robinson Joseph S.,
Coffee Ryan N.,
Edstrom Steve,
Gilevich Sasha,
Glownia James M.,
Granados Eduardo,
Hering Philippe,
Hoffmann Matthias C.,
Miahnahri Alan,
Milathianaki Despina,
Polzin Wayne,
Ratner Daniel,
Tavella Franz,
Vetter Sharon,
Welch Marc,
White William E.,
Fry Alan R.
Publication year - 2015
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/s1600577515006244
Subject(s) - linear particle accelerator , laser , ultrashort pulse , optical physics , optics , physics , free electron laser , materials science , optoelectronics , plasma , nuclear physics , beam (structure)
Ultrafast optical lasers play an essential role in exploiting the unique capabilities of recently commissioned X‐ray free‐electron laser facilities such as the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). Pump–probe experimental techniques reveal ultrafast dynamics in atomic and molecular processes and reveal new insights in chemistry, biology, material science and high‐energy‐density physics. This manuscript describes the laser systems and experimental methods that enable cutting‐edge optical laser/X‐ray pump–probe experiments to be performed at LCLS.