Free-electron lasers: present status and future prospects.
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چکیده
Free-electron lasers as scientific instruments are reviewed. The present status and future prospects are delineated with attention drawn to the size, complexity, availability, and performance capability of this new tool.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Science
دوره 250 4977 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990