Fiber Optic Diagnostics for Z-Experiments
Abstract
Quartz optical fiber provides an inexpensive, compact, radiation resistant, electrical noise immune shock diagnostic for our experiments on the Sandia National Laboratories Z-machine. The fiber end is positioned against a thin (10-30 micron thick) gold wall separating the fiber from the Z-machine radiation pulse. The radiation driven shock travels through the wall, striking the fiber and heating it to luminescent condition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA638838
Entities
People
- D. Ortega
- G. C. Idzorek
- J. S. Sandoval
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory