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A free electron laser (FEL) utilizes a high-energy electron beam and an array of magnets, known as an "undulator," to produce light. As electrons navigate through varying magnetic fields, they emit light due to their bending paths. Unlike traditional lasers, FELs do not rely on a cavity or stimulated emission, making them distinct and more akin to synchrotron light sources. These advanced systems are primarily used in high-tech research applications and are known for their significant cost and complexity.

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does it mean extract electrons from the out put of laser beem
 
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taregg said:
does it mean extract electrons from the out put of laser beem

Did you do a google search on this already? If you did, you would have seen numerous references, better than what most of us can explain on here, with clear figures and animation, even!

Try it. Search "Free electron laser" or FEL

https://www.physicsforums.com/blog.php?b=3588

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A free electron laser uses a high-energy electron beam and an array of magnets arranged as an "undulator". As the electrons pass through the varying magnetic fields their paths bend in a carefully calculated pattern ... and with each bending motion light is emitted - the light continues on along the open path.

It is not a laser in the usual sense; it lacks the cavity, and doesn't use stimulated emission. It is more like a baby synchrotron light source. They are very high-tech, and very expensive research tools.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-electron_laser
 

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