<title>Recording of the space-time structure of Z-pinch x-ray radiation in the spectral range of 0.2 to 10 keV</title>

Abstract

We present the results obtained during work on the recording equipment to be used in studies of the space-time structure of X-ray radiation from a short-lived Z-pinch plasma on the facility SIGNAL. The report contains description of the streak camera, its main characteristics, and methods for calibration of elements of the X-ray optical scheme. Results of experiments with high-current discharges (about 200kA, 5Ons) up to 10 mm long show that X-ray radiation is emitted from separate small "hot" spots (micropinches), light emission ofwhich is considerably lower than the discharge time.