The role of EBIT in X-ray laser research

Journal Article · Thu Jan 25 04:00:00 EST 2007 · Canadian Journal of Physics

OSTI ID:940489

Nilsen, J

Back in the early 1980's the X-ray laser program required a new level of understanding and measurements of the atomic physics of highly charged ions. The electron-beam ion trap (EBIT) was developed and built at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as part of the effort to understand and measure the cross sections and wavelengths of highly charged ions. In this paper we will discuss some of the early history of EBIT and how it was used to help in the development of X-ray lasers. EBIT's capability was unique and we will show some of the experimental results obtained over the years that were done related to X-ray lasers. As X-ray lasers have now become a table-top tool we will show some new areas of research that involve understanding the index of refraction in partially ionized plasmas and suggest new areas where EBIT may be able to contribute.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 940489
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JRNL-227556
• Journal Information: Canadian Journal of Physics, Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 86; ISSN CJPHAD; ISSN 0008-4204
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
74 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
ATOMIC PHYSICS
CROSS SECTIONS
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
REFRACTIVE INDEX
WAVELENGTHS
X-RAY LASERS