X-ray spectroscopy of laser-produced plasma
A review of the current status of spectroscopic techniques in the study of high temperature matter at extremely high temperatures and pressures is presented. Specific attention is given to: isoelectronic sequences in the X-ray spectra of multiply charged ions; the intensity of line spectra in multiply charged dense plasma ions; the application of laser-produced plasmas to the study of multiply charged ions and short wavelength radiation. Methods for the observation and recording of X-ray line spectra from pulsed plasma sources are also discussed, including: crystal spectrograph configurations; X-ray images of plasma objects; and soft X-ray detectors. The possible use of plasmas containing multiply charged ions as active media for ultraviolet and X-ray lasers is also considered. 609 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6415334
- Journal Information:
- J. Sov. Laser Res.; (United States), Vol. 6:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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