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