A new technique for X-ray spectroscopy of laser-plasmas with simultaneous 2D spatial resolution over a broad spectral range

Over the past few years, a new X-ray diagnostic technique has been developed by the group of the Intense Laser Irradiation Laboratory of the CNR in Pisa. Here we give a brief description of this new diagnostic tool, which basically allows X-ray spectroscopy of laser-produced plasmas to be performed over a broad photon energy range with a simultaneous 2D spatial resolution. An outline of recent results will be also given in order to assess the diagnostic capabilities.