Recent x‐ray backlight source development at KMS

The development of intense x‐ray sources and sensitive gated detectors is needed for the diagnosis of ICF implosions. A laser plasma x‐ray source, with an instantaneous power of 200–500 MW in the range 2.7–3 keV, was used to evaluate a specific detector configuration. The detector, consisting of a P...

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Published in:Review of Scientific Instruments 1990-10, Vol.61 (10), p.2762-2764
Main Authors: Failor, B. H., Gabl, E. F., Busch, G. E., Bosch, R. A., Gerber, G. L., Armentrout, C. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700102 - Fusion Energy- Plasma Research- Diagnostics
700208 - Fusion Power Plant Technology- Inertial Confinement Technology
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
Exact sciences and technology
ICF DEVICES
IMAGE TUBES
IONIZING RADIATIONS
LASER TARGETS
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
PLASMA
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RADIATION SOURCES
RADIATIONS
TARGETS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
X RADIATION
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
X-RAY SOURCES
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Summary:The development of intense x‐ray sources and sensitive gated detectors is needed for the diagnosis of ICF implosions. A laser plasma x‐ray source, with an instantaneous power of 200–500 MW in the range 2.7–3 keV, was used to evaluate a specific detector configuration. The detector, consisting of a PET crystal and a MCP framing camera, was used to obtain radiographs of NaCl‐doped targets. Applications are currently signal limited, indicating the need for brighter x‐ray sources and/or more sensitive detection systems.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1141823