K-Modules: Capacitive Energy Modules for Pulsed Power Applications
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: IT/Electrical
Developers: Los Alamos National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:K-Modules—units that power energetic X-ray and electron beam generating devices (Febetrons)—address a 40+ year design stagnation. These newly designed units generate higher energy photons and produce a ~30% higher X-ray dose than existing units, resulting in clearer radiographs. They are also serviceable and more economical to operate.
Developers: Los Alamos National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:K-Modules—units that power energetic X-ray and electron beam generating devices (Febetrons)—address a 40+ year design stagnation. These newly designed units generate higher energy photons and produce a ~30% higher X-ray dose than existing units, resulting in clearer radiographs. They are also serviceable and more economical to operate.
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