LCLS Laser Capabilities
Experimental Laser Operations
The LAS division supports laser systems in experimental end stations during the course of LCLS runs. These systems undergo configuration changes for every beam time with parameters often changing during the experiment itself. To meet these requirements, LAS scientists safely manage and maintain a diverse set of commercial and specialty lasers.
Supported Instruments
MEC - Matters in Extreme Conditions
MFX - Macromolecular Femtosecond Crystallography
XCS - X-ray Correlation Spectroscopy
MeV-UED - MegaelectronVolt Ultrafast Electron Diffraction
Pump-Probe Experiments
Many pump-probe experiments utilize an LAS laser as a drive. After the laser produces a transient state, X-rays probe the sample at various time delays to resolve the dynamics.
Injector Laser Operations
Fundamental to the Linac Coherent Light Source is the Injector Laser system, which provides ultrashort pulses of UV light to produce ultrashort electron bunches from the Cu cathode. The LAS is responsible for the operation of the LCLS Photo-Injector lasers - two identical systems available 24/7. Below is a schematic of the layout of the two systems in the injector laser lab.
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For detail capabilities of the LCLS optical laser systems, please read the following article:
