Pseudospark Pulsed Plasma Discharges for a handheld X-ray Generation
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Research Advisor
Rovey, Joshua L.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
NASA
Abstract
Modern X-ray devices are far too large for portability today due to high energy requirements. They require a concentrated electron beam to be fired upon a target which requires massive amount of current. A new energy source such as a pseudospark induced plasma system can be compact enough to fit within a handheld device yet powerful enough to deliver a reliable and accurate x-ray. The basics of a pseudoplasma device consist of an anode and cathode connected to a capacitor and when triggered at high voltage, can form short lived plasma that emits a concentrated electron beam. Hopefully one day this technology can be refined and put to use to save lives.
Biography
William Cacheris is a double major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. A junior here at Rolla, William is involved in Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Intercollegiate knights, and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
08 Apr 2009, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pseudospark Pulsed Plasma Discharges for a handheld X-ray Generation
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Modern X-ray devices are far too large for portability today due to high energy requirements. They require a concentrated electron beam to be fired upon a target which requires massive amount of current. A new energy source such as a pseudospark induced plasma system can be compact enough to fit within a handheld device yet powerful enough to deliver a reliable and accurate x-ray. The basics of a pseudoplasma device consist of an anode and cathode connected to a capacitor and when triggered at high voltage, can form short lived plasma that emits a concentrated electron beam. Hopefully one day this technology can be refined and put to use to save lives.
Comments
Joint project with Jing Hu