Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 38, Issue 12, 1211003(2018)

Imaging of Large Format High Spatiotemporal Resolution X-Ray Streak Tube

Jingjin Zhang1,2、*, Fangke Zong2, Baoguo Lei2, Baoping Guo1,2, and Qinlao Yang2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1 College of Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
  • 2 Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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    Principle of streak camera
    Photograph of large format streak tube
    Structural diagram of internal electrode in large format streak tube
    Structural diagram of reticle
    Test results of static spatial resolution. (a) Image of left part of cathode; (b) image of right part of cathode
    Schematic of dynamic test
    Photograph of test-site
    Test results of dynamic spatial resolution. (a) Image of spatial resolution; (b) maximum intensity of signal; (c) minimum intensity of signal
    Test results of dynamic temporal resolution. (a) Image of temporal resolution; (b) curve of signal intensity
    Test results of dynamic range. (a) Image of dynamic range; (b) maximum intensity of signal; (c) minimum intensity of signal
    • Table 1. Structural parameters of large format streak tube

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      Table 1. Structural parameters of large format streak tube

      Length of tube /mmDiameter of tube /mmLength of photocathode /mmDiameter of screen /mmMagnificationTotal voltage /kVDeflection sensitivity /(mm·kV-1)Radius of curvature of screen /mm
      60010050521.35126464
    • Table 2. Optimal image plane position of electron beam for different object heights

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      Table 2. Optimal image plane position of electron beam for different object heights

      ItemObject height /mm
      0.1510152025
      Position of image plane /mm598598597595590582
    • Table 3. Each electrode voltage for experimental testkV

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      Table 3. Each electrode voltage for experimental testkV

      PhotocathodeGrid1st focus electrode1st anode2nd focus electrode2nd anode
      -12-1.474-6-1.474-10.2300
    • Table 4. Limit spatial resolution of large format streak tube

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      Table 4. Limit spatial resolution of large format streak tube

      ItemSpatial resolution /(lp·mm-1)
      1718192015161718
      Contrast degree /%42.140.135.133.330.233.132.621.4
      Limit spatial resolution /(lp·mm-1)3133323324262825
    • Table 5. Comparison between proposed streak tube and P2XSC

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      Table 5. Comparison between proposed streak tube and P2XSC

      ParameterP2XSCProposed streak tube
      Total voltage /kV2012
      Limit spatial resolution(5%) /(lp·mm)2323
      Magnification1.081.35
      Effect length of photocathode /mm34.132
      Dynamic range6500(Channel)>2000
      Temporal resolution /ps33.3
      Number of CCD pixels /(pixel×pixel)4096×40962048×2048
      Area of CCD /(mm×mm)36.9×36.927×27
      Diameter of fluorescent screen /mm6252
      Sweep time /ns1.5,3.3,8.4,112,4,6,8
      Fluorescent powderP20P20
      Structure of screenSpherical screen(R64 mm)
      Total length of photocathode /mm5050
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    Jingjin Zhang, Fangke Zong, Baoguo Lei, Baoping Guo, Qinlao Yang. Imaging of Large Format High Spatiotemporal Resolution X-Ray Streak Tube[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2018, 38(12): 1211003

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    Paper Information

    Category: Imaging Systems

    Received: Jun. 5, 2018

    Accepted: Aug. 17, 2018

    Published Online: May. 10, 2019

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    DOI:10.3788/AOS201838.1211003

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