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¹Quantum Beam Science Directorate, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-0215, Japan. hayashi.yukio@jaea.go.jp

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Area of Science:

Atomic and Molecular Physics
Plasma Physics
X-ray Science

Background:

Laser-matter interactions are crucial for understanding plasma dynamics.
Xenon (Xe) clusters are utilized in high-intensity laser experiments.
K-shell x-ray emission provides insights into atomic processes in plasmas.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the interaction of a 25 TW laser with xenon clusters.
To characterize the emission of Xe K-shell x-rays.
To determine the effect of laser pulse duration on Xe K-shell x-ray yield.

Main Methods:

Irradiation of xenon clusters with a 25 TW laser at an intensity of 1 × 10¹⁹ W/cm².
Detection of Xe K-shell x-rays (approx. 30 keV) using a hard x-ray CCD.
Systematic variation of laser pulse duration (40 fs vs. 300 fs) at constant laser energy.

Main Results:

Clear observation of Xe K-shell x-rays at approximately 30 keV.
Successful detection of x-rays at a xenon gas pressure of 3.4 MPa.
A laser pulse duration of 40 fs yielded a higher intensity of Xe K-shell x-rays compared to 300 fs.

Conclusions:

The interaction generates significant Xe K-shell x-ray emission.
Shorter laser pulse durations are more efficient for producing Xe K-shell x-rays.
This study contributes to optimizing conditions for x-ray generation in laser-driven plasma.