Ultra-short, high-density electron pulses for advanced X-ray sources
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 08:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Over the last few years interest has grown in compact X-ray laser sources which do not require the use of large particle accelerators. Instead, high-intensity laser light is used to accelerate ultra-short, high-density electron pulses to drive these advanced sources. Scientists have now measured the duration of these electron pulses precisely.