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:10.1051/epjconf/202430702030

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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

Affiliations

Mahnke Christoph: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Grosse-Wortmann Uwe: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Hachmann Max: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Hennicke Vincent: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Li Chen: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Meyer Jan: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Pakendorf Tim: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Flöttmann Klaus: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Meents Alke: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg
Hartl Ingmar: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg

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

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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.

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ISSN: 2100-014X (Online)
Publisher: EDP Sciences
Country of publisher: France
LCC subjects: Science: Physics
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