X-ray radiation source based on plasma filled diode

The paper gives the results of studies on a plasma X-ray source, which enables one obtain 2.5 krad of a radiation dose per pulse over an area of 100 cm² in the quantum energy range from 20 to 500 keV Pulse duration is 100 ns. Spectral radiation distribution under various operation conditions of plasma a diode are obtained A Marx generator served as an initial energy source of 120 kJ and discharge time of T/4=10⁻⁶ s. A short electromagnetic pulse (10⁻⁷ s) was shaped using plasma erosion opening switches.