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All-optical betatron and compton x-ray sources and application to phase contrast imaging

  • S. Corde
  • , K. Ta Phuoc
  • , S. Fourmaux
  • , C. Thaury
  • , P. Lassonde
  • , G. Lebrun
  • , S. Payeur
  • , F. Martin
  • , R. C. Shah
  • , S. Sebban
  • , V. Malka
  • , J. C. Kieffer
  • , A. Rousse

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Abstract

Bright femtosecond x-ray beams, with energies up to a few hundreds of keV, have been produced from Betatron oscillations and Compton scattering in a laser-plasma accelerator. The potential of Betatron radiation for phase contrast imaging has been demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 6 May 201211 May 2012

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period6/05/1211/05/12

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