Schwarzschild Microscope at lambda =7 nm,

Abstract

X-ray imaging optics have been essential diagnostics in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) research. A micro pellet is irradiated by a giant multi-beam laser system. This pellet is imploded to create a thermonuclear fusion condition, making use of the inertia of the imploding pellet wall. It is of critical importance for ICF to measure nonuniformities at the implosion core or the laser spot in order to drive the pellet to a very high density. Such measurements require a spatial resolution of less than 1 micron. We have chosen to build a Schwarzschild type x-ray microscope with a magnification of 15. This x-ray microscope can be applied to fields other than laser fusion, such as lithography, biology' and medicine. This can be a powerful tool when coupled with laser plasma x rays(LAPLAX), since the high brightness and temporal resolution of LAPLAX is added to the high spatial resolution.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1992
Accession Number
ADP007240

Entities

People

  • H. Daido
  • K. A. Tanaka
  • M. Kado
  • S. Nakai
  • T. Yamanaka

Organizations

  • Osaka University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brightness
  • California
  • High Density
  • Implosions
  • Laser Spots
  • Lithography
  • Magnification
  • Measurement
  • Microscopes
  • Optics
  • Photolithography
  • Soft X Rays
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy