| Title | A picosecond time-resolved electron energy spectrometer based on Cerenkov radiation |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | L. N. Elberson, Y. Ping, R. L. Shepherd, P. K. Patel, A. J. Mackinnon, and W. T. Hill, III |
| Journal | Rev. Sci. Instrum. |
| Volume | 80 |
| Pagination | 023302 |
| Date Published | feb |
| ISSN | 1089-7623 |
| Keywords | 2009, Cherenkov counters, electron spectrometers, relativistic electron beams |
| Abstract | The energy spectrum of relativistic electrons is an important characterization of high intensity laser-matter interactions. We present a technique that utilizes Cerenkov radiation to measure the time-resolved energy distribution of electrons. Electrons escaping from targets irradiated by high-intensity laser pulses were measured, demonstrating the feasibility of such a novel diagnostic. Limitations on the time resolution of this diagnostic are also discussed. |
| URL | http://link.aip.org/link/?RSINAK/80/023302/1 |
