Title :
Linear induction accelerator approach for advanced radiography
Author :
Caporaso, George J.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
Recent advances in induction accelerator technology make it possible to envision a single accelerator that can serve as an intense, precision multiple pulse x-ray source for advanced radiography. Through the use of solid-state modulator technology repetition rates on the order of 1 MHz can be achieved with beam pulse lengths ranging from 200 ns to 2 μsecs. By using fast kickers, these pulses may be sectioned into pieces which are directed to different beamlines so as to interrogate the object under study from multiple lines of sight. The ultimate aim is to do a time dependent tomographic reconstruction of a dynamic object. The technology to accomplish these objectives along with a brief discussion of the experimental plans to verify it will be presented
Keywords :
X-ray production; beam handling equipment; electron accelerators; linear accelerators; radiography; 1 MHz; advanced radiography; linear induction accelerator approach; multiple pulse x-ray source; solid-state modulator technology repetition rates; time dependent tomographic reconstruction; Amorphous magnetic materials; Electron beams; FETs; Linear accelerators; Optical modulation; Pulse modulation; Radiography; Solid state circuits; Switches; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1997. Proceedings of the 1997
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4376-X
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1997.749989
