4ω Probe Diagnostic Activated

/in /by

2013:

Shown is the first image obtained with the 4ω probe diagnostic implemented on the OMEGA EP Laser System. Operating at a wavelength of 263 nm, the probe beam illuminates a channel dug into a preformed plasma with a 1200-J infrared channeling beam. The f/2 focusing cone of the IR beam is shown in red. Data obtained with this diagnostic will provide a new view of plasmas relevant for inertial confinement fusion.

Shown here is 4ω probe-diagnostic image

4ω probe-diagnostic image