Soft X-ray spectral measurements from Laser Wakefield Acceleration

POSTER

Abstract

We have performed soft X-ray measurements from LWFA experiments using the HERCULES laser system at University of Michigan. A high-resolution spectrometer captured radiation emitted from LWFA interactions with a gas cell target and 30 fs pulses with powers of 100 TW. Spectral lines and broadband emission measurements were made alongside electron beam characterizations, and an inference to the electron acceleration mechanism is discussed. Simulations were also performed showcasing radiation generation.

Authors

  • Sahel Hakimi

    University of California, Irvine

  • Nicholas Beier

    University of California, Irvine

  • Yong Ma

    Center of Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA, University of Michigan, University of Michigan -Ann Arbor

  • Jesus Hinojosa

    University of Michigan

  • Amina Hussein

    University of Michigan

  • Anatoly Maksimchuk

    University of Michigan

  • John Nees

    University of Michigan, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan

  • Toshiki Tajima

    University of California, Irvine

  • Karl Krushelnick

    Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, University of Michigan, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan

  • A.G.R. Thomas

    Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, Center of Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U. of Michigan

  • Franklin Dollar

    University of California, Irvine