Thermoluminescent Detector Spectral Analysis on the Retro-Focus Simulator.
Abstract
A spectral analysis of the x-ray fluence from the Aerospace Mark IV plasma focus operated in the retro-focus mode is discussed. A dosimeter fixture with 11 thermoluminescent detectors was used to resolve the spectrum in the range of 1 to 1000 keV. Two x-ray converter materials, tantalum and aluminum, were studied to demonstrate spectral tailoring. The actual spectra were unfolded from experimental data by using an operator-implemented computer routine. An effective softening of the spectrum caused by the K-line emission at 1.5 keV was observed when the aluminum converter was used. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA032116
Entities
People
- Catherine T. Young
- G. Marshall Molen
- Kenneth W. Paschen
- Robert H. Vandre
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation