X-ray imaging of ECRIS plasmas

The general distribution of the emitting highly charged ion cloud and its systematic dependence on various operating parameters were the focus of the experiments. The ion production and confinement provides insight into the operation of the ECR ion source and gives important information for our future spectroscopic plans. In addition to its source diagnostic value, the X-ray imaging and spectroscopy of highly charged ion plasmas can also be utilized for the laboratory investigation of plasmas of astrophysical and other interests. (R.P.)