High-resolution X-ray spectroscopic diagnostics of laser-heated and ICF plasmas

A review is presented of X-ray spectroscopic diagnostic and measurement techniques as applied to laser plasma interaction and laser fusion studies. Attention is given to the range of a several hundred eV to about 100 keV. Both the basic measurement concepts and the instrumental techniques are dealt with. First a brief review of the physical phenomena and parameter ranges involved is given. Specific X-ray spectroscopic instruments and methods that are useful in laser plasma X-ray spectroscopy are then discussed. A discussion is given of various modeling techniques and how they can be compared with experimental measurements. (author)