Diagnosing High-Energy-Density Plasmas Using Time-Gated Spectroscopy Of Thomson Scattered Light

Thomson scattering is a powerful tool in the field of plasma physics, where scientists attempt to recreate the intense conditions found in extreme astrophysical environments and explore paths toward controlled nuclear fusion for commercial energy generation. The technique entails the scattering of laser light from plasma waves, to provide detailed measurements of the conditions occurring in these highly transient systems, whose temperatures exceed many millions of degrees.

In this webinar Lee Suttle will discuss a world-leading optical Thomson scattering diagnostic developed at Imperial College London, which makes use of optical fibre collection to provide multi-positional measurements of plasma conditions imprinted onto the spectra.