Simple model of gain saturation in free-electron lasers

G. Dattoli, S. Cabrini, and L. Giannessi
Phys. Rev. A 44, 8433 – Published 1 December 1991
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Abstract

In this paper we analyze the dynamics of a free-electron laser in the strong-signal regime, drawing a parallel with that of a conventional laser. A simple model of gain saturation is developed and a scaling relation of the gain versus the intracavity laser intensity is derived.

  • Received 21 March 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.44.8433

©1991 American Physical Society

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G. Dattoli, S. Cabrini, and L. Giannessi

  • Comitato Nazionale per la Ricerca e per lo Sviluppo dell’Energia Nucleare delle Energie Alternative, Area INN, Dipartimento Sviluppo Technologie di Punta, P.O. Box 65, 00044 Frascati, Rome, Italy

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Vol. 44, Iss. 12 — December 1991

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