A free-electron laser consists of an electron beam propagating through a periodic magnetic field. Today such lasers are used for research in materials science, chemical technology, biophysical science, medical applications, surface studies, and solid-state physics. Free-electron lasers with higher average power and shorter wavelengths are under development. Future applications range from industrial processing of materials to light sources for soft and hard x-rays.
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O’Shea, P. G., & Freund, H. P. (2001, June 8). Free-electron lasers: Status and applications. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1055718
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