title: Overview of the ARGOS X-ray framing camera for Laser MegaJoule.
abstract: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives has developed the ARGOS X-ray framing camera to perform two-dimensional, high-timing resolution imaging of an imploding target on the French high-power laser facility Laser MegaJoule. The main features of this camera are: a microchannel plate gated X-ray detector, a spring-loaded CCD camera that maintains proximity focus in any orientation, and electronics packages that provide remotely-selectable high-voltages to modify the exposure-time of the camera. These components are integrated into an "air-box" that protects them from the harsh environmental conditions. A miniaturized X-ray generator is also part of the device for in situ self-testing purposes.
authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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authors.affiliation: CEA, DAM, DIF, F-91297 Arpajon, France.
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