Thomson Spectroscopy
Selected publications demonstrating OptiGrate volume Bragg grating notch filters in Thomson scattering, plasma diagnostics, and spatially resolved materials characterization.
| # | Publication | Journal, Volume and Pages | Application Summary | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent et al., “A Compact New Incoherent Thomson Scattering Diagnostic for Low-Temperature Plasma Studies” | Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Vol. 27, No. 5, Article 055002, 13 pp. (2018) | BNF enabled a compact incoherent Thomson scattering system by replacing conventional triple-grating architectures, reducing system complexity and optical losses. | Article |
| 2 | Slikboer and Walsh, “Impact of Electrical Grounding Conditions on Plasma–Liquid Interactions Using Thomson Scattering on a Pulsed Argon Jet” | Scientific Reports, Vol. 11, Article 17749 (2021) | BNFs suppressed elastic laser light and enabled time-resolved Thomson scattering measurements of electron density and temperature in plasma-liquid interaction studies. | Article |
| 3 | Bak et al., “Two-Dimensional High Resolution Electron Properties of Femtosecond Laser-Induced Plasma Filament in Atmospheric Pressure Argon” | Scientific Reports, Vol. 14, Article 3099 (2024) | BNF-enabled Thomson scattering system provided 10 μm spatial resolution and two-dimensional mapping of electron density and temperature within laser-induced plasma filaments. | Article |
| 4 | Yamamoto and Yalin, “Portable Thomson Scattering System for Temporally Resolved Plasma Measurements Under Low Density Conditions” | Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 95, No. 3, Article 033502, pp. 033502-1–033502-7 (2024) | BNF enabled a portable Thomson scattering diagnostic platform for spatially and temporally resolved low-density plasma measurements. | Article |
| 5 | Stollberg et al., “First Thomson Scattering Results from AWAKE’s Helicon Plasma Source” | Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, Vol. 66, No. 11, Article 115011, 15 pp. (2024) | BNF technology supported Thomson scattering measurements of electron density and temperature in the CERN AWAKE helicon plasma source. | Article |