The Linac Test Facility
The Linac Test Facility (LTF) is a unique and flexible facility for electron irradiation of a wide range of components. The LTF is available for industry to evaluate the impact of electron irradiation on components such as electronics and solar cells, evaluating radiation hardness for use in space or other challenging environments. The LTF can also be used for a wide range of other applications of electron beams, for example security scanning and radiotherapy research, introducing nitrogen vacancies into materials and gemstone colouration. The system is housed in a fully shielded radiation test cell with separate control room and provides client access to a flexible experimental area. The facility uses a commercially available 6 MeV linear particle accelerator and is contained within a spacious usable experimental area to allow for hassle-free setup of samples and further equipment. The Linac produces electrons or X-rays for irradiation.
Technical specification
- Energy range between 3.8 MeV – 6 MeV; desirable to mimic impact of electrons in space environment.
- The fluence for X-rays is typically 1600 Rads/min at 50 cm or 2e10 particles per s x sq.cm
- The fluence for electrons is typically 0.7 µA at 50cm or 1e13 particles per s x sq.cm.
- Pulse repetition rate is typically 100 – 200 Hz.
- Static beam is of adjustable size.
- Studies can be performed in vacuum or other atmospheres.
Enquires
For more information and all enquiries, please contact us.
