Laser generated plasmas as a source for real time studies in X-ray crystal research: Part II: In search of an optimum choice of laser plasma coupling conditions

Abstract

For real-time diffraction experiments in X-ray crystal research a simplified model is chosen to describe laser-generated plasmas. This enables a rough estimate of the optimum laser plasma parameters necessary to maximize the line emission of highly ionized species. Furthermore, the use of the hot electron spectrum of laser plasmas to generate ultrashort Kα-emission is discussed.