Abstract
The piezoelectric effect is analyzed as a means to produce X-rays. A mass of crystalline piezoelectric material is used to convert a low-voltage input electrical signal into a high-voltage output signal by storing energy in a longitudinally vibrating mechanical wave. Output energy is extracted in the form of a high-voltage electron beam using a field-emission diode mounted on the surface of the crystal. The electron beam produces X-rays via bremsstrahlung interactions with a metallic surface.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 6354016 |
| Pages (from-to) | 106-111 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 Jan 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Electron emission
- piezoelectric effect
- X-ray production
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
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Investigation of the piezoelectric effect as a means to generate X-rays. / Gall, Brady; Kovaleski, Scott D.; VanGordon, James A.; Norgard, Peter; Benwell, Andrew; Kim, Baek Hyun; Kwon, Jae Wan; Dale, Gregory E.
In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Vol. 41, No. 1, 6354016, 01.01.2013, p. 106-111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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