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Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
Published on: August 25, 2016
Multiple reflections in single crystals as a tool for x-ray spectroscopy
1The Laboratory of X-Ray and VUV Spectroscopy, Racah Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
Abstract:
The process of multiple x-ray reflections in single crystals is presented as a tool for x-ray spectroscopy. Among the possible applications it is shown that monochromatic spatial resolution of the x-ray source may be obtained through this process. With this method the distribution of variously ionized ions in laser-produced plasmas may be determined. Absolute wavelength values of x-ray transitions can be obtained. The x-ray emission qualities of x-ray tubes can be determined.
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