Storage Ring FELs are one of the primary sources for circularly polarized γ-radiation in various experiments. The achievable energy of this γ-radiation is strongly related to the central wavelength of the UV wavelengths in the FEL. This lasing wavelength, in turn, is determined by the VUV-resonator mirrors, which face a unique set of requirements, including high reflectivity of 94% for a protected system and low losses at a wavelength of 155 nm and below, as well as resistance to intense VUV and γ-radiation. The contribution will show the manufacturing, laser damage caused in the FEL, and damage mitigation strategies.
Dielectric cavity mirrors for storage-ring free-electron lasers (FELs) in the VUV range have to overcome several challenges including resistance to synchrotron radiation and long-term stability in a contaminated vacuum. While oxide materials are not suitable below 190 nm, pure fluoride materials are not stable in this challenging environment. It has not been possible until now to generate lasing below 176 nm in a storage ring FEL. Duke University/TUNL and Laser Zentrum Hannover have successfully developed new strategies and produced mirrors with a high reflectivity of 95 %, which enabled FEL lasing between 168,6 and 176,7 nm.
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