Abstract:
We suggest a state-of-the-art X-ray source using a compact electron storage ring with modest energy (less then 1 GeV)
and a high power mm-wave as an undulator. A source of this type has X-ray energies and brightness comparable with third
generation synchrotron light sources while it can be very compact and fit in a small university or industrial laboratory or
hospital.
We propose to operate an isochronous mm-wave FEL and a hard X-ray Inverse Compton source at the Duke storage
ring to test this concept. Resonant FEL conditions for the mm-wave will be provided by the off-axis interaction with an
electromagnetic wave. A special optical resonator with holes for the c-beam is proposed for pumping a hard X-ray Inverse
Compton source with very high brightness. Simulation results of mm-wave FEL operation on the Duke storage ring are
discussed. Expected performance of mm-wave FEL and bard X-ray Inverse Compton source are presented.
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