Catoptrical X-Ray Optical System (For Use in Laser-Fusion Diagnostics).
Abstract
A compound x-ray imaging device is being developed as an aid in the diagnostics of the laser fusion implosion process which involves a pellet of the order of 100 microns in diameter. Ideally, both temporal and spacial information is being sought. This report deals mainly with the removal of spherical aberration from a single x-ray optical element by means of a surface figure which is described by a polynomial of third order and higher. Such an x-ray focusing element would be useful in an X-Ray Streak camera for obtaining temporal information. Combinations of other higher-order surfaces and aperture stops will be used in a compound imaging-device in the attainment of spacial information with sub-micron resolution. Attention is given to the generation and testing of such high-order surfaces. A specially designed surface generator and lapping machine is described. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA084688
Entities
People
- James F. Mcgee
Organizations
- Saint Louis University