Dilation X-ray Imager (DIXI): A Sub-10ps \mbox{X-ray} Framing Camera for the NIF
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Abstract
We have constructed a microchannel plate based \mbox{x-ray} framing camera which utilizes pulse-dilation technology [1] to achieve temporal resolution below 10~ps. The design is suitable for fielding at the National Ignition Facility and can operate in a high yield neutron environment. Here, we present the instrument design specifications and construction details along with data from calibration experiments performed with femtosecond laser pulses in the ultra-violet. We will also discuss the capabilities of pulse-dilation imaging and further applications in high energy density plasma physics experimentation.\par \vskip6pt \noindent [1] T.J.\ Hilsabeck, et al., Rev.\ Sci.\ Instrum.\ {\bf 81}, 10E317 (2010).
*Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLC) for the US DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration under DE-AC52-07NA27344. GA is supported by the US DOE under DE-AC52-06NA27279.