X-ray sources based on subpicosecond-laser-produced plasmas
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Investigation of Early Plasma Evolution Induced by Ultrashort Laser Pulses
Published on: July 2, 2012
1INRS-Energie et Matériaux, C.P. 1020, 1650 Montéee Ste-Julie, Varennes, Québec, Canada J3X 1S2.
Abstract:
The production of an efficient user friendly ultrafast x-ray source requires an understanding of the role of the various factors which affect the x-ray emission. Here we examine several issues which control the source brightness and the pulse duration. Picosecond time-resolved, high spectral resolution spectroscopy is used to study plasmas produced by a subpicosecond laser pulse with intensity between 1016 W/cm2 and 5 × 1018 W/cm2.
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