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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Laser Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Free-electron lasers (FELs) typically require large infrastructure.
  • Generating coherent X-rays necessitates advanced technological approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a millimeter-scale free-electron laser operating in the X-ray range.
  • To explore an all-optical method for generating X-rays using stimulated Raman scattering.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the interaction between a moderately relativistic electron bunch and a high-intensity optical lattice.
  • Employing a light-induced ponderomotive potential as a guide and wiggler.
  • Deriving the gain law using a fluid approach and validating with particle-in-cell simulations.

Main Results:

  • Successful operation of a mm-scale free-electron laser in the X-ray range.
  • Demonstration of stimulated Raman scattering triggered by a corrugated ponderomotive potential.
  • Analysis of electron bunching dynamics and saturation properties.

Conclusions:

  • The all-optical Raman X-ray laser is a viable technology.
  • This approach offers a pathway to ultracompact coherent X-ray sources.
  • Potential applications extend to the hard X-ray range.