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Area of Science:

  • High energy density physics
  • Shock physics
  • Advanced detector systems

Background:

  • Diagnostics for rapid, single-shot events are crucial in high energy density and shock physics.
  • Existing systems face limitations in channel count and signal integrity due to cable lengths.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Ultrafast Pixel Array Camera (UPAC), a novel detector readout system.
  • To address the need for compact, high-channel-count, and high-speed data acquisition in demanding physics applications.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the UPAC system featuring 32 waveform-recording channels with 10 Gsample/s sampling rate and 1.8 GHz analog bandwidth.
  • Integration of the PSEC4A chip, an 8-channel switch-capacitor array sampling device capable of 1056 samples/channel.
  • System design emphasizing a compact footprint for direct detector integration, high-density connectors, programmable control, and low power consumption (<5 W).

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated timing resolution of approximately 20 ps or better for sub-nanosecond pulses with minimal calibration.
  • Successful characterization of the UPAC system's performance.
  • Showcased applications including a solid-state streak camera, ultrafast imaging array, and neutron time-of-flight spectrometer.

Conclusions:

  • The UPAC system provides a flexible and effective solution for high-speed, single-shot measurements.
  • Its compact design and high performance overcome previous diagnostic limitations.
  • UPAC enables advanced applications in ultrafast science and diagnostics.