Open AccessProspects for using high power x-rays as a volumetric heat source
Author(s) -
R A Rosenberg,
W Farrell,
Qing Ma
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/554890
Subject(s) - advanced photon source , undulator , radiation , materials science , synchrotron radiation , high heat , nuclear engineering , optics , particle accelerator , physics , beam (structure) , composite material , engineering
Third-generation, high-intensity, x-ray synchrotron radiation sources are capable of producing high heat-flux x-ray beams. In many applications finding ways to handle these powers is viewed as a burden. However, there are some technological applications where the deep penetration length of the x-rays may find beneficial uses as a volumetric heat source. In this paper the authors discuss the prospects for using high power x-rays for volumetric heating and report some recent experimental results. The particular applications they focus on are welding and surface heat treatment. The radiation source is an undulator at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). Results of preliminary tests on aluminum, aluminum metal matrix composites, and steel will be presented