Abstract
The properties of electromagnetic undulators, produced by the field of a high-power microwave, are discussed. We analyze the conditions to be satisfied that allow the treatment of the emission process by relativistic charges moving through it in full analogy with the case of their static counterparts. We critically review the often claimed possibility of exploiting them in programs aimed at reducing the sizes and costs of an actual free electron laser (FEL) device. We analyze several possible configurations for FELs based on powerful microwave undulators and conclude that the present level of technology, even though not yet mature, should be improved to allow a breakthrough either for low- or high-gain devices.
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