Response Model for Kodak Biomax-MS Film to X Rays

Journal Article · Wed Jan 24 04:00:00 EST 2007 · Review of Scientific Instruments

OSTI ID:897882

Knauer, J P ^[1]; Marshall, F J; Yaakobi, B; Anderson, D; Schmitt, B A; Chandler, K M; Pikuz, S A; Shelkovenko, T A; Mitchell, M D; Hammer, D A

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1. Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

X-ray–sensitive film is used for a variety of imaging and spectroscopic diagnostics for high-temperature plasmas. New film becomes available as older films are phased out of production. Biomax-MS is a “T-grain” class of film that is proposed as a replacement for Kodak DEF film. A model of its response to x rays is presented. Data from dimensional measurements of the film, x-ray transmission measurements, SEM micrograph images, and x-ray calibration are used to develop this sensitivity model of Biomax-MS film as a function of x-ray energy and angle of incidence. Relative response data provide a check of the applicability of this model to determine the x-ray flux from spectrum data. This detailed film characterization starts with simple mathematical models and extends them to “T-grain” type film.

• Research Organization: Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochseter
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FC52-92SF19460
• OSTI ID: 897882
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/19460-720; 1682; 2006-17
• Journal Information: Review of Scientific Instruments, Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments Vol. 77; ISSN 0034-6748; ISSN RSINAK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CALIBRATION
INCIDENCE ANGLE
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PHOTOGRAPHIC FILMS
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RESPONSE FUNCTIONS
SENSITIVITY
X RADIATION