Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
gain, capillary discharge, plasma, x-rays
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Due to the high energy of soft x-ray radiation, coherent x-rays are rather difficult to produce. The most common source of x-rays is bremsstrahlung, or breaking radiation. Brehmsstahlung is produced by accelerating an electron across a potential, and then rapidly decelerating the particle, giving off an x-ray. Although the use of bremsstrahlung is widespread, it is not an adequate xray source for many potential applications because it is broadband in wavelength and incoherent. The shorter wavelength radiation of x-rays could be used to print smaller, more efficient electronic circuits through lithography, or could be used in medical imaging. Hence, the search for an x-ray laser is of great interest.
Recommended Citation
Bradford, Robert and Turley, Dr. Steven
(2013)
"Towards Maximization of Gain in a Capillary Discharge Plasma,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2715.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2715