Abstract
Plasma-filled rod-pinch diode (PFRPD) is a rod-pinch diode (RPD) filled with plasma that injected across the anode-cathode gap using plasma guns prior to the start of diode current. The injected plasma may reduce the impedance of PFRPD and enhance the dose rate of X-rays. A PIC simulating model of PFRPD is established. The beam pinching situation is described by the axial distribution of electron deposition density (ADEDD) on the anode rod. A PFRPD experiment platform is established, where a 1 MV PFRPD is driven by "Jianguang-I" accelerator low impedance state(1 MV/9 Ω/40 ns). Experiment results indicate that the diode performs better prefilled with appropriate plasma. The diode impedance is reduced to 10 Ω, X ray radiation dose is increased from 0.76 mGy to 3.19 mGy, axial spot is reduced from 9 mm to 4 mm.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 115009 |
| Journal | Qiangjiguang Yu Lizishu/High Power Laser and Particle Beams |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 11 |
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| State | Published - 1 Nov 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Axial distribution of electron deposition density
- Axial spot
- Numerical simulation
- Plasma density
- Plasma filled rod pinch diode