A spectroscopic analysis code for spatially resolved x-ray absorption data from the COAX platform

Area of Science:

• Plasma Physics
• Astrophysics
• High Energy Density Physics

Background:

• Automated analysis of spectral data is crucial for managing the complexity and volume of information generated in high energy density (HED) plasma research.
• Existing methods for analyzing HED spectra can be time-consuming and prone to user bias.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel spectroscopic code designed for automated and streamlined analysis of spatially resolved x-ray absorption data.
• To improve the efficiency and accuracy of spectral data analysis in HED physics experiments.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new spectroscopic code incorporating computer vision and 1D lineout analyses.
• Implementation of a testing suite to ensure the accuracy of the code's functions.
• Application of the code to analyze x-ray absorption data from the COAX platform on Omega-60.

Main Results:

• The new code significantly reduces analysis time for spectroscopic images to 1-2 minutes.
• The code provides a spectral-derived spatial profile of supersonic radiation flow into low-density foam.
• The modernized method offers reduced user input, minimizing bias and increasing confidence in results.

Conclusions:

• The developed spectroscopic code offers a faster, more accurate, and streamlined approach to analyzing HED plasma spectral data.
• This automation is vital for handling the large datasets and complex spectra characteristic of HED experiments.
• The tool enhances the ability to extract critical information, such as shock position, density, and radiation flow dynamics.