High-resolution monochromatic x-ray imaging system based on spherically bent crystals

We have developed an improved x-ray imaging system based on spherically curved crystals. It is designed and used for diagnostics of targets ablatively accelerated by the Nike KrF laser. A spherically curved quartz crystal (d = .?, R = mm) has been used to produce monochromatic backlit images with th...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1998-08, Vol.37 (22), p.5253-5261
Main Authors: Aglitskiy, Y, Lehecka, T, Obenschain, S, Bodner, S, Pawley, C, Gerber, K, Sethian, J, Brown, C M, Seely, J, Feldman, U, Holland, G
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Language:English
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Summary:We have developed an improved x-ray imaging system based on spherically curved crystals. It is designed and used for diagnostics of targets ablatively accelerated by the Nike KrF laser. A spherically curved quartz crystal (d = .?, R = mm) has been used to produce monochromatic backlit images with the He-like Si resonance line (1865 eV) as the source of radiation. The spatial resolution of the x-ray optical system is 1.7 mum in selected places and 2-3 mum over a larger area. Time-resolved backlit monochromatic images of polystyrene planar targets driven by the Nike facility have been obtained with a spatial resolution of 2.5 mum in selected places and 5 mum over the focal spot of the Nike laser.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/ao.37.005253