Speaker
Zhen Zhang
(SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)
Description
In this prize talk, I will present recent advancements in beam shaping techniques that have enabled advanced operational modes in free-electron lasers (FELs). The discussion will cover key developments, including beam current profile shaping for LCLS and LCLS-II, and the "two-bunch" scheme for generating two-color FELs and THz-FEL pulses. Additionally, I will delve into the methods of cathode shaping for attosecond FEL generation. The talk will conclude with an exploration of the new challenges faced in superconducting-based FEL facilities.
Author
Zhen Zhang
(SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)
