Measurement of x-ray pulse widths by intensity interferometry

Phys Rev Lett. 2002 Jun 17;88(24):244801. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.244801. Epub 2002 May 31.

Abstract

The pulse width of hard undulator radiation (32 ps width, energy 14 keV) was determined by intensity interferometry. The method, in combination with various x-ray monochromators, enables measurements to be taken over a wide range of time frames, from ns to fs. The applicable target includes measurements of ultrafast x-ray pulse widths from fourth generation synchrotron light sources.

MeSH terms

  • Calibration
  • Interferometry / methods*
  • X-Rays*