Analysis of X-ray spectra emitted from laser-produced plasmas of uranium

TL;DR

This study employs advanced quantum calculations to generate theoretical X-ray spectra of uranium ions in laser-produced plasmas, comparing these with experimental data across various plasma temperatures.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive theoretical approach using the multiconfiguration Dirac-Fock method for uranium ions, enhancing understanding of plasma spectra.

Findings

Theoretical spectra match experimental data at certain plasma temperatures.

Ion distribution models improve spectral predictions.

Methodology applicable to other heavy elements.

Abstract

In this paper, we used the multiconfiguration Dirac-Fock method to generate theoretical X-ray spectra for Co-, Ni-, Cu-, Zn-, Ga-, Ge-, As-, Se-, Br-, Kr-, and Rb-like uranium ions. Using the distribution of these ions in a laser-produced plasma, for different plasma temperatures, we generate theoretical spectra, which are compared to experimental data.