Resolution characteristics of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory soft x-ray streak cameras
Eight Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) x-ray streak cameras have been characterized for spatial resolution and for the line spread function contribution to the temporal resolution. The contrast transfer function of a gold resolution grid of varying spatial frequency was measured for each camera. In addition, the image intensifier tube normally used for LLNL streak cameras (ITT 4113) was characterized separately. Limiting visual resolution for the system was found at 10 line pairs/mm (lp/mm) at camera photocathode with a corresponding temporal line spread function of 440 ..mu..m FWHM. Limiting visual resolution for the intensifier was found at 14 lp/mm at intensifier photocathode. Comparisons to commerical streak camera models are underway.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, California 94550
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5655794
- Journal Information:
- Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Vol. 57:8
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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