Mobile x-ray complex based on ironless pulsed betatrons. X-ray complex conception for small-angle tomography

The conception of creating mobile radiographic complex based on ironless pulsed betatrons is proposed for radiography of dynamic objects having large optical thicknesses. Realization of this conception allows: a) optimizing geometry of the hydrodynamic experiment at the expense of the change of the radiation source and recorder position relatively to the test object, located in the explosion-proof chamber(EPC). Thus, it lets the intensity of the x-ray radiation be increased twice in the recorder plane as compared with available Russian complexes; b) creating an efficient environment protection system at the expense of localization of dangerous explosion products, and a shock wave connected with them; c) significantly decreasing the cost of radiographic complexes, if not building heavy protective casemates and their infrastructure. Instead of them it is possible to use cheap rapidly erected constructions. The mobile radiographic complex is described. Its characteristics, obtained during the testing powering were provided. Thickness of the lead test at 1m from the tantalum target at the limiting energy of the betatron electron beam E_lim∼12 MeV( it is determined by the value of a capacitive storage of the pulsed powering system of the electromagnet) was ∼115 mm. Conception of a multibeam complex creation based on ironless pulsed betatrons for small-angle tomography was also considered. (paper)