In the undulator, the electron beam from a compact laser-plasma accelerator interacts with a laser pulse. This interaction enhances the generated FEL radiation and enables higher pulse energies. (IMAGE)

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

In the undulator, the electron beam from a compact laser-plasma accelerator interacts with a laser pulse. This interaction enhances the generated FEL radiation and enables higher pulse energies.

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In the undulator, the electron beam from a compact laser-plasma accelerator interacts with a laser pulse. This interaction enhances the generated FEL radiation and enables higher pulse energies.

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