New method measures super-fast, free electron laser pulses (IMAGE)

DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory

New method measures super-fast, free electron laser pulses

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An optical shutter created by ionization allows an ordinary camera to measure a femtosecond pulse from a free electron laser.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

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