Electron-beam-based Compton scattering x-ray source for probing high-energy-density physics

Journal article

The physics basis for an electron-beam-based Compton scattering (ECOS) x-ray source is investigated for single-shot experiments at major high energy density facilities such as the Omega Laser Facility, National Ignition Facility, and Z pulsed power facility. A source of monoenergetic (δϵ/ϵ<5%) 10- to 50-keV x rays can be produced by scattering of a short-pulse optical laser by a 23- to 53-MeV electron beam and collimating the scattered photons. The number and spectrum of scattered photons is calculated as a function of electron packet charge, electron and laser pulse duration, laser intensity, and collision geometry. A source with greater than 1010 photons in a 1-mm radius spot at the OMEGA target chamber center and 100-ps time resolution is plausible with the available electron gun and laser technology. Design requirements for diffraction, inelastic scattering and imaging experiments as well as opportunities for improved performance are discussed.

Authors: Rinderknecht, HG; Bruhaug, G; Musat, V; Gregori, G; Poole, H

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: American Physical Society
• Journal: Physical Review Accelerators and Beams
• Volume: 27
• Issue: 3
• Article number: 034701
• Publication date: 2024-03-12
• Acceptance date: 2024-02-20
• DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevAccelBeams.27.034701
• EISSN: 2469-9888
• Language: English