Speaker: Chris Armstrong (CLF)
Title: Energetic Detectors for Laser-Plasma Interactions
Abstract: High-intensity laser–plasma interactions generate bright, energetic radiation through mechanisms capable of producing multimodal emission in femtosecond-scale pulses. Characterisation of this radiation remains a significant challenge owing to its high brightness, ultrashort duration, broad spectral content, and harsh background environment.
Accurate characterisation of the emitted radiation is essential for the continued development of laser-driven radiation sources and their applications in fusion energy, space radiation studies, and ultrafast imaging. The design of suitable detectors and diagnostics requires balancing device sensitivity and resolution against a detailed understanding of the operational radiation environment. Here, we present the considerations informing the design of diagnostic systems for the upcoming EPAC facility, and present some of the tools developed to help with performance modelling and deployment in experiments.