Theoretical and experimental performance evaluations of Picoframe framing cameras

Yueping Liu; Wilson Sibbett; David R. Walker

doi:10.1117/12.24000

1 April 1991 Theoretical and experimental performance evaluations of Picoframe framing cameras

Yueping Liu, Wilson Sibbett, David R. Walker

Proceedings Volume 1358, 19th Intl Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24000
Event: 19th International Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics, 1990, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Abstract

The dynamic performance of Picoframe I, II type framing cameras in both single-frame and double-frame operation have been evaluated theoretically and compared with the corresponding experimental observations. Relevant methods of theoretical computationally-based simulations are reviewed where predictions relating to image position, magnification, spatial and temporal modulation transfer functions and photoelectron transmission through the apertures are provided. From the simulations of photoelectron trajectories in the entire image tube during the framing operation it can be readily deduced that the electron-optical focusing characteristics are influenced significantly by the dynamic fringe-field effects at the deflectors. This is shown to be a major factor in determining the limiting dynamic spatial resolutions and frame times for these particular designs of framing camera. Possible methods for compensating or alleviating this deficiency have been outlined and some preliminary experimental confirmation has been included. Particular emphasis is directed towards Picoframe cameras having ultraviolet and x-ray spectral sensitivities.

Citation Download Citation

Yueping Liu, Wilson Sibbett, and David R. Walker "Theoretical and experimental performance evaluations of Picoframe framing cameras", Proc. SPIE 1358, 19th Intl Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics, (1 April 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24000

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available