Development of a Novel Tunable X-Ray Source for the RPI-LINAC
This document summarizes the results of a three year effort to develop a parametric x-ray (PXR) source. The emphasis of this research was to demonstrate production of high yield monoenergetic x-rays. Production of PXR is accomplished by placing a crystal in a relativistic electron beam. The process was first demonstrated in 1985 in Russia. Numerous papers were written about the characteristics of PXR from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. The advantage of PXR over other monoenergetic x-ray sources is that it is produced at large angle relative to the electron beam and at high intensity. None of the previous work described in the literature capitalized on this effect to study what is required in order to generate an effective monoenergetic x-ray source that can be used for practical applications. The work summarized here describes the process done in order to optimize the PXR production process by selecting an appropriate crystal and the optimal conditions. The research focused on production of 18 keV x-rays which are suitable for mammography however the results are not limited to this application or energy range. We are the first group to demonstrate x-ray imaging using PXR. Such sources can improve current medical imaging modalities. More research is required in order to design a prototype of a compact source.
- Research Organization:
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-01ID14110
- OSTI ID:
- 835860
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/14110; TRN: US0500400
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 30 Nov 2004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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