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Title: Photoconductive Detectors with Fast Temporal Response for Laser Produced Plasma Experiments

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OSTI ID:939695

Processes during laser plasma experiments typically have time scales that are less than 100 ps. The measurement of these processes requires X-ray detectors with fast temporal resolution. We have measured the temporal responses and linearity of several different Xray sensitive Photoconductive Detectors (PCDs). The active elements of the detectors investigated include both diamond (natural and synthetic) and GaAs crystals. The typical time responses of the GaAs PCDs are approximately 60 ps, respectively. Some characterizations using X-ray light from a synchrotron light source are presented.

Research Organization:
National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), Mercury, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NA)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC52-06NA25946
OSTI ID:
939695
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/25946-460; TRN: US0900702
Resource Relation:
Conference: 17th Topical Conference: High-Temperature Plasma Diagnostics, Albuquerque, NM; May 11-15, 2008
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English