Hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol)-based monoliths were synthesized in the spin-tip format for high-throughput applications via pulsed electron beam irradiation. Monoliths with a homogeneous porous structure and a total porosity of 69% were obtained. The cross-linked polymeric structure was further mechanically stabilized via the incorporation of silica nanoparticles. Amino-functionalization of ...

A novel concept of controlled halo removal for intense high-energy beams in storage rings and colliders is presented. It is based on the interaction of the circulating beam with a 5-keV, magnetically confined, pulsed hollow electron beam in a 2-m-long section of the ring. The electrons enclose the circulating beam, kicking halo particles transversely and leaving the beam core unperturbed. By ac...

In the framework of the Low Emittance Gun (LEG) project, high gradient acceleration of a low emittance electron beam will be necessary. In order to achieve this acceleration, a-500 kV, 250 ns FWHM, pulse will be applied between two electrodes. Those electrodes should sustain the pulsed field without arcing, must not outgas and must not emit electrons. Ion back bombardment, and dark current will...

In the framework of the Low Emittance Gun (LEG) project, high gradient acceleration of a low emittance electron beam will be necessary. In order to achieve this acceleration a-500 kV, 250 ns FWHM, pulse will be applied in between two electrodes. Those electrodes should sustain the pulsed field without arcing, must not outgass and must not emit electrons. Ion back bombardment, and dark current w...

Externally controlled diffuse discharge switches offer the potential of submicrosecond opening time and high repetition rate. For the investigation of an electron-beam controlled diffuse discharge, an e-beam gun was constructed which allows submicrosecond, multiple pulse operation. The 200 kV, 100 cm2, e-beam with thermionic cathode is designed as a triode. The control grid is pulsed to generat...

Spectroscopy of parametric X-rays (PXR) from pulsed electron sources is usually done with very low electron beam currents in order to avoid dead time losses and pileup problems. This paper presents a method that allows correction of dead time losses and pileup in pulsed X-ray spectroscopy. Such correction is required in order to study the variation of PXR production and linewidth with increased...