Quick Shot
Streaked High-Resolving-Power X-Ray Spectrometer
February 29, 2016
Mechanical Engineer, Frank Ehrne, is shown qualifying the dimensions on the piezo crystal stage assembly of the HiResSpec, a high-resolving-power x-ray spectrometer for OMEGA EP. The instrument is designed to achieve several thousand resolving power and ~2‑ps temporal resolution. The project supports diagnostic development activities considered transformational by the National Diagnostic Plan. Applications include high-pressure materials research, radiation transport, opacity, and applications of ignition.