Photoconductive Detectors with Fast Temporal Response for Laser Produced Plasma Experiments.

Conference · Tue May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2008

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2955614· OSTI ID:938479

May, M; Halvorson, C; Perry, T; Weber, F; Young, P; Silbernagel, C

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 X-ray 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: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 938479
• Report Number(s): LLNL-CONF-403604; TRN: US0805956
• Resource Relation: Journal Volume: 79; Journal Issue: 10; Conference: Presented at: High Temperatuer Plasma Diagnostics Conference, Albuquerque, NM, United States, May 11 - May 15, 2008
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION
42 ENGINEERING
DIAMONDS
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
LASERS
LIGHT SOURCES
PLASMA
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RESOLUTION
SYNCHROTRONS