Ying Wu

Ying Wu is a Professor of Physics at Duke University within the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the nonlinear dynamics of charged particle beams, coherent radiation sources, and the development of novel accelerators and light sources using advanced mathematical frameworks like Lie Algebra, Differential Algebra, and Frequency Analysis.

His work has significantly enhanced understanding of nonlinear phenomena in light source storage rings and collider rings, with applications in

• Gamma-ray source development
• Free-electron laser (FEL) technology
• Beam stability and diagnostics
• VUV mirror protection systems
• Polarization-controlled radiation sources
• High-reflectivity cavity design

Recent publications highlight experimental and theoretical advances in

• Orbital angular momentum beam generation
• Photonuclear cross-section measurements
• Storage ring lattice optimization
• Multi-color FEL operation
• Longitudinal beam instability control
• Differential algebra for particle dynamics

Current research programs include collaborations with the High Intensity Gamma-ray Source (HIγS) facility and the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, with active grants from the Department of Energy (1997–2027), National Institutes of Health (2024–2026), and Ian's Friends Foundation (2024–2025). Ying Wu's laboratory specializes in

• Free-electron laser cavity design
• Gamma-ray beam characterization
• Storage ring diagnostics systems
• High-current electron beam control
• Polarization-sensitive detection
• Next-generation light source development