The Vanderbilt University Compton scattering X-ray experiment

The Vanderbilt University Free-Electron Laser Program is developing the capability to create near-monochromatic X-rays for medical purposes. For this experiment we feedback the normal infrared FEL light to collide with the electron beam. This causes Compton backscattering of the incident photons whi...

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Main Authors: Tompkins, P.A., Brau, C.A., Wei Wei Dong, Waters, J.W., Carroll, F.E., Pickens, D.R., Price, R.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical imaging
Electron beams
Free electron lasers
Laser beams
Laser feedback
Light scattering
Particle scattering
X-ray imaging
X-ray lasers
X-ray scattering
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Summary:The Vanderbilt University Free-Electron Laser Program is developing the capability to create near-monochromatic X-rays for medical purposes. For this experiment we feedback the normal infrared FEL light to collide with the electron beam. This causes Compton backscattering of the incident photons which creates X-rays. These X-rays cannot feed an X-ray laser, but they have a collimated intensity and tunability which will make them highly suitable for medical imaging and therapy. This paper reviews the present design of the experiment and focuses on the X-ray beam transport to be used. This transport must re-direct the X-ray beam to match a beam chase located in the vault ceiling at an angle of 40 degrees with respect to the electron, beam axis. A description of the creation mechanism, X-ray and electron beam properties are included.< >
DOI:10.1109/PAC.1993.309057