Generation of X-ray laser flashes in an undulator
Generation of X-ray laser flashes in an undulator (© European XFEL (Design: Marc Hermann, tricklabor))

Generation of X-ray laser flashes in an undulator

Generation of X-ray laser flashes in an undulator.
To generate the extremly short and intense X-ray laser flashes, bunches of high-energy electrons are directed through special arrangements of magnets (undulators).