Microprocessor-controlled wide-range streak camera

Amy E. Lewis; Craig Hollabaugh

doi:10.1117/12.683536

7 September 2006 Microprocessor-controlled wide-range streak camera

Amy E. Lewis, Craig Hollabaugh

Proceedings Volume 6294, Infrared and Photoelectronic Imagers and Detector Devices II; 629405 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.683536
Event: SPIE Optics + Photonics, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Bechtel Nevada/NSTec recently announced deployment of their fifth generation streak camera. This camera incorporates many advanced features beyond those currently available for streak cameras. The arc-resistant driver includes a trigger lockout mechanism, actively monitors input trigger levels, and incorporates a high-voltage fault interrupter for user safety and tube protection. The camera is completely modular and may deflect over a variable full-sweep time of 15 nanoseconds to 500 microseconds. The camera design is compatible with both large- and small-format commercial tubes from several vendors. The embedded microprocessor offers Ethernet connectivity, and XML [extensible markup language]-based configuration management with non-volatile parameter storage using flash-based storage media. The camera's user interface is platform-independent (Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, Macintosh OSX) and is accessible using an AJAX [asynchronous Javascript and XML]-equipped modem browser, such as Internet Explorer 6, Firefox, or Safari. User interface operation requires no installation of client software or browser plug-in technology. Automation software can also access the camera configuration and control using HTTP [hypertext transfer protocol]. The software architecture supports multiple-simultaneous clients, multiple cameras, and multiple module access with a standard browser. The entire user interface can be customized.

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Amy E. Lewis and Craig Hollabaugh "Microprocessor-controlled wide-range streak camera", Proc. SPIE 6294, Infrared and Photoelectronic Imagers and Detector Devices II, 629405 (7 September 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.683536

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