Diagnostics for an XUV/soft x-ray laser

Conference · Sat Mar 03 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6934960

Kauffman, R L; Matthews, D L; Ceglio, N; Medecki, H

We have begun investigating the production of an XUV/soft x-ray laser, using our high-powered glass lasers as drivers. A major diagnostic for lasing is the measure of the absolute power produced in the lasing line. I have developed a spectrograph to time-resolved lasing lines in the energy range from 50 eV to greater than 200 eV. the spectrograph combines a transmission grating and x-ray streak camera to produce a flat field instrument. A cylindrical mirror is used in front of the grating to image the source and act as a collecting optic. The efficiency of the components is calibrated so that absolute intensities can be measured. I will compare the performance of this instrument with reflection grating systems. I will also discuss planned improvements to the system which should increase total throughput, image quality, and resolving power.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6934960
• Report Number(s): UCRL-90335; CONF-840387-9; ON: DE84012593
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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