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First demonstration of coherent resonant backward diffraction radiation for a quasi-monochromatic terahertz-light source. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7526. [PMID: 32371899 PMCID: PMC7200690 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-64426-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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We proposed coherent resonant backward diffraction radiation (CRBDR), which generates wavelength-tunable quasi-monochromatic lights using a compact diffractor assembly in an accelerator facility of high-energy electron beams, as a unique intense terahertz (THz) light source. Superimposing the coherent backward diffracted radiation emitted by periodically arranged hollow diffractors, it is possible to amplify the frequency components satisfying a resonant condition, and make the radiation monochromatic. We demonstrated the CRBDR using the L-band linac at the Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science at Kyoto University. It was observed that the coherent backward diffraction radiation was amplified more than three times at a frequency which was the fundamental resonant frequency in the CRBDR theory. Moreover, the number of diffractors at the saturation of the radiation power was consistent with the number estimated from the electron distribution in a bunch. The experimental results show that the CRBDR is useful as a quasi-monochromatic light source in the THz band.
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Aryshev A, Potylitsyn AP, Naumenko GA, Shevelev M, Shkitov D, Sukhikh LG, Terunuma N, Urakawa J. Observation of grating diffraction radiation at the KEK LUCX facility. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7589. [PMID: 32372064 PMCID: PMC7200665 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63462-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The development of linac–based narrow–band THz sources with sub–picosecond, \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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\begin{document}$$\mu J$$\end{document}μJ-level radiation pulses is in demand from the scientific community. Intrinsically monochromatic emitters such as coherent Smith–Purcell radiation sources appear as natural candidates. However, the lack of broad spectral tunability continues to stimulate active research in this field. We hereby present the first experimental investigation of coherent grating diffraction radiation (GDR), for which comparable radiation intensity with central frequency fine–tuning in a much wider spectral range has been confirmed. Additionally, the approach allows for bandwidth selection at the same central frequency. The experimental validation of performance included the basic spectral, spatial and polarization properties. The discussion of the comparison between GDR intensity and other coherent radiation sources is also presented. These results further strengthen the foundation for the design of a tabletop wide–range tunable quasi–monochromatic or multi–colour radiation source in the GHz–THz frequency range.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Aryshev
- KEK: High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, 1-1 Oho, Ibaraki, 305-0801, Tsukuba, Japan.
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- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin ave. 30, Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, Russia.
| | - G A Naumenko
- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin ave. 30, Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, Russia
| | - M Shevelev
- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin ave. 30, Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, Russia
| | - D Shkitov
- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin ave. 30, Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, Russia
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- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin ave. 30, Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, Russia
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- KEK: High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, 1-1 Oho, Ibaraki, 305-0801, Tsukuba, Japan
| | - J Urakawa
- KEK: High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, 1-1 Oho, Ibaraki, 305-0801, Tsukuba, Japan
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