Wavelength Conversion Arrays for Optical and X-Ray Diagnostics at Z
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Optical diagnostics play a central role in dynamic compression research. Currently, streak cameras are employed to record temporal and spectroscopic information in single-event experiments, yet are limited in several ways; the tradeoff between time resolution and total record duration is one such limitation. This project solves the limitations that streak cameras impose on dynamic compression experiments while reducing both cost and risk (equipment and labor) by utilizing standard high-speed digitizers and commercial telecommunications equipment. The missing link is the capability to convert the set of experimental (visible/x-ray) wavelengths to the infrared wavelengths used in telecommunications. In this report, we describe the problem we are solving, our approach, our results, and describe the system that was delivered to the customer. The system consists of an 8-channel visible-to-infrared converter with > 2 GHz 3-dB bandwidth.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1562438
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2016-9472; 647665
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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