Free Electron Laser Science

10 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA581

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1FA581
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Physics A1F
Grading system
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 20 April 2015
Responsible department
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering. Electromagnetic Field Theory and Synchrotron Radiation are recommended.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

  • summarise and explain the basic physics of a free electron laser (FEL).
  • describe the performance and properties of free electron lasers and the generated radiation.
  • describe and illustrate by examples methods to improve the performance of free electron lasers.
  • compare FEL laboratories around the world and the type of research driven at these facilities.
  • describe applications of free electron lasers in various fields, ranging from atomic and molecular physics, plasma physics and structural biology.
  • demonstrate problem-solving ability both orally and in written form.
  • present and discuss individual project results, orally and in writing.

Content

FEL physics: undulator radiation; theory of beam-wave interaction in FELs; optical beams and guided modes; X-ray optics; FEL oscillators and high-gain FELs; SASE FEL and methods of improving coherence of FELs; photon diagnostics.

FEL applications: long wavelength FELs; X-ray FELs; atomic and molecular physics applications; high energy density science; X-ray diffraction; biology applications; ultrafast X-ray science.

Instruction

Lectures, problem-solving sessions, literature study, combined with seminars where students present research articles to each other.

Assessment

Hand-in assignments and problem solving at seminars (5 credits), written reports and oral presentation of individual projects (5 credits).

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