Tunable X-ray source by Thomson scattering during laser-wakefield acceleration

Sabine Schindler, Andreas Döpp, Hao Ding, Max Gilljohann, Johannes Götzfried, Stefan Karsch

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Abstract

We report results on all-optical Thomson scattering intercepting the acceleration process in a laser wakefield accelerator. We show that the pulse collision position can be detected using transverse shadowgraphy which also facilitates alignment. As the electron beam energy is evolving inside the accelerator, the emitted spectrum changes with the scattering position. Such a configuration could be employed as accelerator diagnostic as well as reliable setup to generate x-rays with tunable energy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions V
EditorsEric Esarey, Carl B. Schroeder, Jorg Schreiber
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510627406
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions V 2019 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 1 Apr 20193 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11037
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceLaser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions V 2019
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period1/04/193/04/19

Keywords

  • Accelerator diagnostics
  • Laser wakefield acceleration
  • Multi-energy imaging
  • Thomson scattering

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