Title :
Characterization and applications of a bright, tunable, MeV class Compton scattering γ-ray source
Author :
Albert, F. ; Anderson, S.G. ; Anderson, G. ; Betts, S.M. ; Gibson, D.J. ; Hagmann, C.A. ; Johnson, M.S. ; Messerly, M. ; Shverdin, M.Y. ; Tremaine, A.M. ; Hartemann, F.V. ; Rusnak, B. ; Siders, C.W. ; McNabb, D.P. ; Barty, C.P.J.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Lawrence, CA, USA
Abstract :
We report detailed spectral and spatial characterization of a 0.1-MeV-0.8 MeV tunable ultra-bright laser-based Compton scattering source. Nuclear Resonance Fluorescence experiments with the source are also presented.
Keywords :
Compton effect; fluorescence; gamma-ray production; gamma-ray scattering; light sources; Compton scattering light sources; electron volt energy 0.1 MeV to 0.8 MeV; nuclear resonance fluorescence; spatial characterization; spectral characterization; tunable gamma-ray source; Bandwidth; Electron beams; Laser beams; Light scattering; Optical pulse generation; Optical scattering; Particle scattering; Resonance light scattering; X-ray lasers; X-ray scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
