Illuminating Plasma with Light and Precision
At Sydor Technologies, we enable advanced diagnostics that probe the behavior of matter in its most energetic states. Optical Thomson Scattering (OTS) is a non-invasive technique used to measure key plasma parameters such as electron temperature, electron density, and bulk electron velocity. By analyzing light scattered from a short-pulse probe beam interacting with free electrons in a plasma, OTS delivers high-resolution insight into plasma conditions without disturbing the system.
Flexible Scattering Measurements in Harsh Conditions
Successful Optical Thomson Scattering requires exact alignment, timing, and data collection. Sydor Technologies provides complete optical paths, filtering, and detection subsystems, including high-resolution spectrometers and fast gated detectors, tailored for use with OTS diagnostics. Our systems are engineered for the harsh conditions of plasma research, enabling insight into hohlraum temperatures, plasma flow velocities, and relativistic electron effects.
Sydor Capabilities
- Time-Resolved Plasma Spectroscopy – measure wavelength of scattered light from a local region of plasma over time.
- Spectrally-Resolved Scattering – probe a large range of plasma frequencies and momentum distributions.
- Integrated Probe and Collection Optics – Deliver aligned and calibrated systems for consistent performance in beamline and target environments.
- Synchronization with High-Power Systems – Ensure reliable triggering with lasers, pulsed power drivers, or fusion implosion events.
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