Accelerator Information
ISU Microwave LINACS
TYPE: L and S band electron LINACS: electron and bremsstrahlung radiation sources.
Application: Sources of electrons, photons and neutrons for various irradiations and activation.
Availability: Schedule an accelerator here
Host Location: Idaho State University, Idaho Accelerator Laboratory, Pocatello, ID
Sponsor: Internally managed and operated by ISU/IAC
Test Object Size: various depending on distance and dose rate, 1cm2 to 30 cm2
General Description:
Pulsed traveling and standing wave LINACS, some with multiple beam ports and beam access into a separate shielded cell. The L-Band accelerator is the former Santa Barbra DoE operated short pulse machine. Its energy range is from 1 MeV to 25 MeV with a pulse width from 60 pico seconds to 2.0 micro seconds. It has a 90 degree bended line with slits for precise energy selection as well as a zero degree line. The 25 MeV S-band accelerator is a general-purpose LINAC with a zero and 45 degree line. Maximum beam energy is ~ 25 MeV and minimum ~ 4 MeV. We also have two 40 MeV S-band accelerators for high power activations primarily used for isotope production.
Technical Specifications:
L Band Linac
RF Frequency: 1300 MHz (L-Band)
Energy Range: ~1 - 25 MeV
Maximum charge: Bunched, 1-5 nano coulombs, Long pulse (2 ms) 100-250 nano coulombs
Pulse Width: ~60ps (Bunched only), 2 nano seconds to 2 micro seconds (certain discrete widths only)
Repetition Rate: single pulse to 200 Hz
Ports: 0 degree and 90 degree (Beam energy resolution ~ +/- 10% to 3% if slits used)
S band multiport accelerator
RF Frequency: 2856 MHz (S-Band)
Energy Range: ~4~25 MeV (current varies)
Pulse Width: ~50ns to 4 m seconds.
Repetition Rate: single pulse to 300 Hz.
Ports: 0 degree and 45 degree (Beam energy resolution ~ +/- 15%)
S Band high power accelerator
RF Frequency: 2856 MHz (S-Band)
Energy, 38-40 MeV
Pulse width 10 m seconds
Repetition Rate: 300 Hz
Ports: 0 degree only
Typical Costs and Schedule Lead Times: 10 hour day minimum. 1 hour of research/engineering support charged per 10 hours of time. Visit our pricing page for more information.
Contact:
Jon Stoner (stonjon@isu.edu)
Idaho Accelerator Laboratory
1500 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201 Phone: (208) 282-5875
ISU TriMeV
Type: Accelerator; electron and bremsstrahlung radiation source
Application: X rays for simulation of x-ray, and thermo-mechanical shock effects
Availability: Schedule an accelerator here
Host Location: Idaho State University, Idaho Accelerator Laboratory, Pocatello, ID
Sponsor: ISU and Federal Agencies Operator: ISU/IAC
Test Object Size: 5 cm2 to 3 m2
General Description: TriMeV is a pulse power, high-voltage, single shot, and low-cost electron-beam/bremsstrahlung accelerator. TriMeV can be used to measure the response of electronics to pulsed, high-energy x rays. TriMeV can also generate an electron beam that can be propagated through a drift cell for measurements of thermo-structural response of materials to pulsed radiation.
Technical Specifications:
Shot Rate: >4 shots per hour
Converter Design: ~360 µm Ta + ~5 mm Al
Bremsstrahlung End Point: 3.0 MeV
Maximum Dose Rate: > 1.5X1011 rad/s (CaF2) ~0.5” from end plate, > 4X1011 rad/s (CaF2) on end plate.
Pulse Width: Fixed at 20 ns FWHM
Rise Time: 2 ns
Instrument and Data Collection: There is a user screen room that contains 4 channels of Tektronix DPO 7054, 8 channels of Tektronix 5104, 4 channels of Tektronix 3034, and 8 channels Tektronix 2024.
Special Features and Requirements:
- TriMeV is located in the large IAC high bay, light labs and offices are available.
- The user screen room is ~ 100’ from the test cell.
- All customers must follow IAC safety regulations
Typical Costs and Schedule Lead Times: $282/hour with 42% indirect charge. 10 hour day minimum. 1 hour of research/engineering support charged per 5 hours of shot time.
Contact:
Rick Spielman (spierick@isu.edu) or Jon Stoner (stonjon@isu.edu)
Idaho Accelerator Laboratory
1500 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201 Phone: (208) 282-5875
ISU Radiography Laboratory
TYPE: 300-400 kV x-ray tomographic systems and a 4 MeV portable radiograph
accelerator intended for field operation.
Application: X-ray imaging and tomography of various materials. Custom system development.
Availability: Scheduled through contact
Host Location: Idaho State University, Idaho Accelerator Laboratory, Pocatello, ID
Sponsor: Internally managed and operated by ISU/IAC
Test Object Size: Test dependent
General Description: Laboratory with multiple X-ray heads for imaging of thick, dense materials. Development of specialized scanning and imaging systems for Federal Agencies.
Contact:
Mike Smith (smitmike@isu.edu)
Idaho Accelerator Laboratory
1500 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201 Phone: (208) 282-5875
