Free Electron Laser Science
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA581
- 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).