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Study of x-ray emission from a table top plasma focus and its application as an x-ray backlighter.

Authors :
Beg, F. N.
Ross, I.
Lorenz, A.
Worley, J. F.
Dangor, A. E.
Haines, M. G.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. 9/15/2000, Vol. 88 Issue 6, p3225. 6p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Studies a two kJ, 200 kA, table top plasma focus device as an intense x-ray source. Measurement of the x-ray yield from gases as a function of filling pressure and in neon as a function of anode length; Temperature estimated from spectroscopic observations.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DENSE plasma focus
*X-rays

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
88
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3569912
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1287220