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MeVXRay-23A: We aim to increase the laser-driven MeV x-ray yield to ~ 4-6 Rads/shot (~2-3X increase) using novel target designs suitable for weapons radiography [Slides]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1855128· OSTI ID:1855128
The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate enhanced laser-plasma coupling using near-critical foam padded tungsten cube targets and it’s effect on the laser-driven MeV x-ray dose. Compact MeV x-ray sources with <200µm source size in the several Rads/shot are needed for weapons radiography. The goal is to increase laser-driven MeV x-ray dose by ~2-3X.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1855128
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-22-22451
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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