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The x-ray source application test cassette for radiation exposures at the OMEGA laser
K B Fournier1, V Rekow, J Emig
1Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94551, USA. fournier2@llnl.gov
Abstract:
We have designed a sample cassette that can be used to position up to six samples in the OMEGA laser chamber. The cassette accommodates round samples up to 38.1 mm (1.5(")) in diameter and square samples up to 27 mm on a side, any of which can be up to 12.7 mm thick. Smaller specimens are centered with spacers. The test cassette allows each sample to have a unique filter scheme, with multiple filter regions in front of each sample. This paper will present mechanical design considerations and operational aspects of the x-ray source application cassette.
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