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Describes the instrumentation for time-resolved electron diffraction (TRED) spanning the time domain from microseconds to picoseconds. Modification of the existing nanosecond apparatus; Data analysis procedures to evaluate the experimental TRED intensities.

Calculates the acceleration-field for a structure-based laser-driven linear accelerator. Capability of the apertures of transmitting electrons; Computation of the acceleration field for a cylindrically focused, crossed laser-beam linear accelerator; Decrease of energy gain and width apertures.

Proposes a structure for a crossed-laser beam, gigaelectron volt per meter gradient vacuum electron linear accelerator. Limitation of the average acceleration gradient; Discussion of similar schemes; Role of Lawson-Woodwart theorem in ruling out the possibility of net energy; Similarity of principles between mode-locked lasers and continuous wave lasers.