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    • Physics
    • Optics
    • Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • Free-electron laser (FEL) photon spectra are crucial for time-resolved experiments and machine optimization.
    • Accurate spectral diagnostics are needed for understanding and controlling FEL light properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a compact, single-shot photon spectrometer for diagnosing soft X-ray spectra.
    • To enable spectral monitoring in space-limited environments downstream of an endstation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an array of off-axis Fresnel zone plates (FZPs) as transmission-imaging gratings.
    • Employed a cerium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Ce:YAG) scintillator and microscope objective for imaging.
    • Designed to operate in segmented energy ranges covering tens of electronvolts for specific atomic absorption edges (C, N, O, Ne).

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated spectrometer performance at a 120 Hz repetition rate.
    • Achieved sub-electronvolt energy resolution for soft X-ray spectra.
    • The detection scheme is extendable to 200 kHz spectral collection using a fast CMOS line-scan camera.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed compact photon spectrometer is effective for soft X-ray spectral diagnosis.
    • Offers a valuable tool for FEL optimization and time-resolved studies.
    • Its compact design facilitates integration in space-constrained experimental setups.