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¹CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.

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Area of Science:

Plasma Physics
X-ray Imaging
Laser-Plasma Interactions

Background:

Streak cameras are crucial for analyzing laser-induced plasma dynamics.
The Laser MegaJoule (LMJ) facility requires advanced diagnostic tools for high-energy experiments.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test a prototype picosecond X-ray streak camera for LMJ applications.
To measure the dynamic range of the developed X-ray streak camera.

Main Methods:

Utilized picosecond X-ray pulses generated from laser-copper target interactions.
Measured the camera's dynamic range under varying operational parameters.
Investigated the impact of sweeping speed and high voltage settings on electron throughput.

Main Results:

The prototype camera was successfully developed and tested.
A dynamic range of 100 was achieved under specific configurations.
Slowest sweeping speeds and optimized electron throughput via high voltage were critical for reaching the target dynamic range.

Conclusions:

The developed picosecond X-ray streak camera meets the stringent requirements of the Laser MegaJoule facility.
Careful optimization of sweeping speed and high voltage is essential for maximizing the camera's dynamic range.
This instrument provides a valuable tool for spatio-temporal analysis of laser-induced plasmas.