Fiber-optic array streak-camera coupled diagnostics in use at the Z accelerator record single point, one-, or two-dimensional data from z-pinch plasmas

Summary form only given, as follows. Analog fiber-optically-transmitted data recorded on streak camera systems at the Z accelerator is an important facet of the diagnostic package. The high X-ray background at Z causes unique problems for fiber based instrumentation as opposed to the coaxial counterparts. The advantages and disadvantages of fiber-optic instrumentation are discussed and data from various optical instruments presented. Single point, one-, and two-dimensional imaging schemes are shown.