The Waterloo Free Electron Laser (WaterFEL) brings together researchers, educators, and partners to advance innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to water education and practice. By connecting cutting‑edge research with real‑world challenges, WaterFEL supports experiential learning, collaboration and knowledge mobilization that prepare students and professionals to address complex water issues locally and globally.
List of equipment
- RF power systems
- Electron gun (e-linac source)
- Linear accelerator #1 (linac-1)
- Chicane (deferred; lack of funding)
- Linear accelerator #2 (linac-2)
- RF kicker cavity
- Diagnostic beam dump
- Far-IR lasing chambers & optics
- Far-IR undulator
- Far-IR beam dump
- Mid-IR lasing chambers & optics
- Mid-IR undulator
- Mid-IR beam dump
- Electromagnets
A schematic of the infrared free electron laser
Facility management
Website
For more complete information, visit the core research facility website: Waterloo Free Electron Laser