Small scale electron linear accelerators for industrial applications.

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Title: Small scale electron linear accelerators for industrial applications.
Authors: Kutsaev, Sergey V.1 (AUTHOR) kutsaev@radiabeam.com, Ruelas, Marcos1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Radioanalytical & Nuclear Chemistry. Feb2026, Vol. 335 Issue 2, p1359-1373. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Electron accelerators, *Industrial applications, *Radiotherapy, *Food pasteurization, *Sterilization (Disinfection), *Safety, *Radiation sources, *Nondestructive testing
Abstract: Linear accelerators (linacs), producing electron or X-ray radiation in the MeV range, are critical tools for industrial irradiation, medical device sterilization, food pasteurization, non-destructive testing, security, medical, and many other applications. Many of these applications require compact and flexible radiation sources. In this paper, we present new technologies for small-scale electron linear accelerators and examples of their practical implementations. These developments include low energy accelerators with self-shielding options and form factors, ranging from cabinet-size to hand-portable generators; medium-energy accelerators for novel radiotherapy and security applications; and high-energy 10 MeV linacs capable of reaching 20–35 kW beam power for emerging industrial and phytosanitary applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Database: Energy & Power Source
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Abstract:Linear accelerators (linacs), producing electron or X-ray radiation in the MeV range, are critical tools for industrial irradiation, medical device sterilization, food pasteurization, non-destructive testing, security, medical, and many other applications. Many of these applications require compact and flexible radiation sources. In this paper, we present new technologies for small-scale electron linear accelerators and examples of their practical implementations. These developments include low energy accelerators with self-shielding options and form factors, ranging from cabinet-size to hand-portable generators; medium-energy accelerators for novel radiotherapy and security applications; and high-energy 10 MeV linacs capable of reaching 20–35 kW beam power for emerging industrial and phytosanitary applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:02365731
DOI:10.1007/s10967-025-10547-8