title: Future possibilities of the Linac Coherent Light Source.
abstract: A study of the potential for the development of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) beyond the specifications of the baseline design is presented. These future developments include delivery of X-ray pulses in the 1 fs regime, extension of the spectral range, increase of the FEL power, exploitation of the spontaneous emission, and a more flexible time structure. As this potential is exploited, the LCLS can maintain its role as a world-leading instrument for many years beyond its commissioning in 2008 and initial operation as the world's first X-ray free-electron laser.
authors.affiliation: Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford, CA 20450, USA. cornacchia@slac.stanford.edu
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