Title :
Fiber optic diagnostics for Z-experiments
Author :
Sandoval, J.S. ; Idzorek, G.C. ; Ortega, D.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
Quartz optical fiber provides an inexpensive, compact, radiation resistant, electrical noise immune shock diagnostic for our experiments on the Sandia National Laboratories Z-machine. The fiber end is positioned against a thin (10-30 micron thick) gold wall separating the fiber from the Z-machine radiation pulse. The radiation driven shock travels through the wall, striking the fiber and heating it to luminescent condition.
Keywords :
Z pinch; fibre optic sensors; plasma diagnostics; plasma shock waves; 10 to 30 micron; Au; Sandia National Laboratories; SiO/sub 2/; Z-experiments; electrical noise immune shock diagnostic; fiber optic diagnostics; quartz optical fiber; radiation driven shock; Connectors; Electric shock; Elementary particle vacuum; Gold; Laboratories; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical recording; Packaging machines;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Plasma Science, 2001. PPPS-2001. Digest of Technical Papers
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7120-8
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2001.1002214
