Z-Backlighter

A Z-Backlighter is a specialized device used in high-energy physics experiments to produce very detailed images of extremely fast and small events, such as how materials behave under extreme conditions. It works by generating a powerful, focused burst of X-ray radiation, which acts like a tiny, bright flash illuminating the scene. This X-ray pulse allows scientists to capture high-resolution, time-sensitive images of dynamic processes inside experiments like those involving laser-driven fusion or nuclear reactions. Essentially, the Z-Backlighter is a precise, high-energy "camera" that reveals minute and rapid phenomena that are otherwise invisible.