EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2024)

First demonstration of ultrafast-electron diffraction using a 3-GHz electro-optical comb generator as a UV photoinjector laser

  • Mahnke Christoph,
  • Grosse-Wortmann Uwe,
  • Hachmann Max,
  • Hennicke Vincent,
  • Li Chen,
  • Meyer Jan,
  • Pakendorf Tim,
  • Flöttmann Klaus,
  • Meents Alke,
  • Hartl Ingmar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202430702030
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 307
p. 02030

Abstract

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We demonstrate ultrafast-electron diffraction using an electro-optic comb-generator, emitting a 3 GHz train of ps pulses at 257 nm. This new operation mode improves electron coherence and reduces space-charge effects.