Vanderbilt Pelletron - Low Energy Protons and Other Ions for Radiation Effects on Electronics

Vanderbilt University School of Engineering´s Pelletron has been used to conduct single event effects, displacement damage and total ionizing dose testing on electronics and materials. A custom vacuum chamber with adjustable stage and various feedthroughs facilitate testing. Beam scattering using thin gold foils provide good beam uniformity over approximately 1 inch diameter. Over 25 peer reviewed papers have been published that include results from tests performed. External users are invited to use this facility.