First observations from the Kr multi-monochromatic X-ray imager for time and spatially resolved diagnosis of hot implosion cores

Abstract

This paper presents initial findings from the recently deployed Kr Multi-Monochromatic X-ray Imager (MMI) at the Omega facility. The experiment focuses on exploring implosion dynamics in exploding pusher capsules at three distinct initial gas fill densities. Utilizing time-gated and spatially integrated measurements, core size, electron temperature (Te), and electron densities (ne) are extracted through the analysis of the spectral region encompassing the Kr Heα and its satellite lines. A comprehensive spectral database, incorporating atomic kinetics, spectroscopic quality radiation trans- port, and Stark-broadened line shapes, has been developed for rigorous data analysis. These measurements underscore the utility of the new Kr MMI instrument which combined with sophisticated analysis techniques enables the diagnosis of plasma conditions at Te > 2000 eV, thereby extending the capabilities beyond the prior Ar MMI design. This is an important stepping stone for achieving time-gated and space-resolved diagnostics of electron temperature, electron density, and heat transport in high temperature implosion cores.