First results of KALI-30 GW with 1 MV flash X-rays generation and characterization by Imaging plate

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First results of KALI-30 GW with 1 MV flash X-rays generation and characterization by Imaging plate

Year : 2014

Publisher : Institute of Physics Publishingcustserv@iop.org

Source Title : Journal of Instrumentation

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Abstract

The design, development and commissioning of 1 MV pulsed electron accelerator producing Flash X-Rays is described in this paper. This pulsed power system is based on bipolar MARX generator and Blumlein followed by Explosive electron emission diode assembly. The peak pulsed power is ∼ 30 GW. The electron energies in the range of 400 keV to 1030 keV are produced and delivered to experimental load of Industrial diode. Electrons are emitted from a stainless steel ring at ground potential by explosive field emission and bombard the anode tungsten pin for flash X-rays generation. The relativistic electron beam has been simulated within the diode chamber and pattern shows the beam propagation. Imaging plates are used to characterize the source size and optimization has been reported. © 2014 IOP Publishing Ltd and Sissa Medialab srl.