Abstract
We discuss the development of a compact X-ray source based on inverse-Compton scattering with a laser-driven electron beam. This source produces a beam of high-energy X-rays in a narrow cone angle (5-10 mrad), at a rate of 108 photons-s-1. Tunable operation of the source over a large energy range, with energy spread of ∼50%, has also been demonstrated. Photon energies >10 MeV have been obtained. The narrowband nature of the source is advantageous for radiography with low dose, low noise, and minimal shielding.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 106-111 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms |
Volume | 350 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Photonuclear physics
- Thomson scattering
- Wakefield acceleration
- X-rays
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Instrumentation