Demonstration of Successful X-ray Thomson Scattering Using Picosecond K-(alpha) X-ray Sources for the Characterization of Dense Heated Matter

Conference · Mon May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2008

OSTI ID:938490

Kritcher, A; Neumayer, P; Lee, H J; Doeppner, T; Falcone, R; Glenzer, S; Morse, E C

We discuss the first successful K-{alpha} x-ray Thomson scattering experiment from solid density plasmas for use as a diagnostic in determining the temperature, density, and ionization state of warm dense matter with picosecond resolution. The development of this source as a diagnostic and stringent requirements for successful K-{alpha} x-ray Thomson scattering are addressed. Data for the experimental techniques described in this paper [1] suggest the capability of single shot characterization of warm dense matter and the ability to use this scattering source at future Free Electron Lasers (FEL) where comparable scattering signal levels are predicted.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 938490
• Report Number(s): LLNL-CONF-403619; TRN: US0805961
• Resource Relation: Conference: Presented at: High Temperature Plasma Diagnostics, Albuquerque, NM, United States, May 11 - May 15, 2008
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION
FREE ELECTRON LASERS
IONIZATION
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RESOLUTION
SCATTERING
THOMSON SCATTERING
X-RAY SOURCES