Nanosecond Electron Accelerators

REVIEWS “All these applications and the technologies related to them are very well detailed in the corresponding chapters of this textbook. Additionally, the author describes in great detail designs of different pulse generators, parameters of their parts, and the various electron diodes used. Special attention is paid to the description of electron cathodes based on metal-ceramic structures and the diagnostics used for monitoring voltage and current waveforms, parameters of electron beams and dose of the generated x-rays. To conclude, I’m very confident that this textbook will attract great interest in the pulsed power community and will be important to scientists and engineers involved in the many industrial applications of the SOS-based generators.” Emeritus Prof. Yakov Krasik, APS Fellow, IEEE Fellow The Max Knoll Chair in Electronics and Opto-Electronics Physics Department, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel “The text focuses on the URT series of NEAs—based on the Semiconductor Opening Switch (SOS) diode—and examines their use in various applications, including sterilization, ozone generation, and polymer modification. Specific components and operating parameters of the accelerators are extensively documented ... The book combines theoretical foundations with practical examples, making it useful for researchers, engineers, and anyone interested in the field of radiation technologies.” Dr Anton Gusev University of Pau, France “The highly non-uniform energy profile limits energy channeling into low-energy electrons, which do not contribute in applications such as sterilization of medical equipment, antimicrobial treatment of liquids and plasma chemistry but do raise production line radiation doses needlessly. NEA technology, discussed in this book, is a valuable and efficient update for such industries that helps to cut down on environmental dose and provide the necessary afferent radiation protection.” Prof. Mihai O. Dima Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, Romania “This book describes the combination of repetitive accelerators based on a semiconductor opening switch for commercial applications. The theoretical and practical findings, based on 15years of experience, are summarized. New concepts in the field of repetitive nanosecond electron accelerators bridge a knowledge gap for their further development and applications, e.g., in physics, chemistry, medicine, food industry, etc. The book is a valuable source for education and reference.” Dr Olga Muter University of Latvia, Latvia “This wonderful book provides a clear and detailed scientific description ofnanosecond electron accelerators (NEAs) and their commercial applications as a key element for disinfection of food, grains and surfaces in general. It also addresses the issues of using highvoltage generators, which are the most important part of the NEA. Some concepts of these devices were implemented and developed experimentally by the author himself. The book is recommended for a wide circle of specialists in electrotechnics, nanotechnology and radiobiology.” Dr Yuri Martinez Samaguey Plasmas Technologies SA DE CV, Mexico