EUV and X-ray Detector Development for Embry-Riddle's Plasma Jet Experiment

We present progress on developing a cost-effective detector for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and X-ray radiation. The system employs a silicon photodiode paired with an op-amp-based amplifier circuit to detect and amplify the desired wavelengths. To selectively filter the radiation, the photodiode is covered with an ultra-thin aluminum foil that blocks unwanted light. This instrument will be used to investigate potential radiation generation during various stages of the plasma jet in the SAIL Lab experiment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. These measurements aim to enhance our understanding of energy transfer processes driven by magnetohydrodynamic instabilities and magnetic reconnection.