X-ray diagnostics for laser systems
Abstract
The report presents the results of work undertaken to develop instrumentation specifically designed to measure the X-ray output generated by laser-produced plasmas. High-resolution X-ray spectra, laser to X-ray efficiency, X-ray angular distributions, and 75-ps X-ray time histories were systematically obtained using a wide range of targets (Al, V, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, W, and Au). Results are presented, and the particular instrumentation used in obtaining the data is described. A multichannel curved-crystal spectrograph, calorimeters, and fast time histories are described.
- Publication:
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Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Report
- Pub Date:
- April 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974lock.rept.....C
- Keywords:
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- Angular Distribution;
- Emission Spectra;
- Laser Plasmas;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- Calorimeters;
- Experiment Design;
- Line Spectra;
- Metals;
- Spectrographs;
- X Ray Spectra;
- Lasers and Masers