Diagnostics for the optimization of an 11 keV inverse Compton scattering x-ray source
Abstract
In a scope of a collaboration between Thales Communications & Security and CEA DAM DIF, 11 keV Xrays were produced by inverse Compton scattering on the ELSA facility. In this type of experiment, X-ray observation lies in the use of accurate electron and laser beam interaction diagnostics and on fitted X-ray detectors. The low interaction probability between < 100 μm width, 12 ps [rms] length electron and photon pulses requires careful optimization of pulse spatial and temporal covering. Another issue was to observe 11 keV X-rays in the ambient radioactive noise of the linear accelerator. For that, we use a very sensitive detection scheme based on radio luminescent screens.
- Publication:
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Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry: Twenty-Second International Conference
- Pub Date:
- April 2013
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.4802307
- Bibcode:
- 2013AIPC.1525..138C
- Keywords:
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- Compton effect;
- laser beam effects;
- linear accelerators;
- X-ray imaging;
- 07.85.-m;
- 29.20.Ej;
- 61.80.Ba;
- 61.80.Cb;
- X- and gamma-ray instruments;
- Linear accelerators;
- Ultraviolet visible and infrared radiation effects;
- X-ray effects