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Characterization and optimization of a laser generated plasma source of soft X rays

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

A. M. Rogoyski ,
P. Charalambous ,
C. P. Hills  and
A. G. Michette
A. M. Rogoyski
Affiliation:
Physics Dept., Kings College, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
P. Charalambous
Affiliation:
Physics Dept., Kings College, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
C. P. Hills
Affiliation:
Physics Dept., Kings College, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
A. G. Michette
Affiliation:
Physics Dept., Kings College, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
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Abstract

An investigation into the feasibility of using a laser-generated plasma source of soft X rays as a laboratory based instrument for biological imaging and microlithography is presented. A preliminary characterization of the source has been carried out with carbon, copper and aluminum targets with specific interest in generating a monochromatic source of soft X rays in the ‘water window’. Measurements of X-ray production with respect to angular distribution, effects of cratering and different focusing conditions are reported. Initial conclusions on the optimization of the source for use in biological imaging are drawn.

Type
Research Article
Information
Laser and Particle Beams , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , May 1988 , pp. 225 - 234
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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