Quantitative Spectroscopy of X-Ray Laser Plasmas in Pulsed Power
Abstract
At the start of the reporting period indicated above the original Z - pinch setup was in place and running. Diagnostics consisting of a framing camera, 1 m N.I. VUV spectrometer, 1/2 m visible spectrometer and a Rogowski coil had been set up and were functional. To begin, with a framing camera a study of the visible signature of the plasma for a variety of different conditions (e.g., gas voltage in discharge, etc.) was conducted. This gave a working understanding of the gross behavior of the discharge. The emphasis was shifted to obtaining a temporal sequence of time resolved photographic spectra which would include the 5f-3d and 4f-3d transitions in CIV, the lines of primary interest for this experiment. Preliminary steps, such as checking the calibration of the 1 m VUV spectrometer/MCP/photographic film with an Ar capillary discharge lamp, and the location of optimal discharge conditions/MCP pulse parameters/photographic film development procedures, were conducted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA206908
Entities
Organizations
- University of Maryland