ISU Microwave LINACS

TYPE: S band electron LINACS:  electron and bremsstrahlung radiation sources.

Application: Sources of electrons, photons and neutrons for various irradiations and activation.

Availability: Schedule an accelerator here

Host Location: Idaho State University, Idaho Accelerator Laboratory, Pocatello, ID

Sponsor:  Internally managed and operated by ISU/IAC

Test Object Size: various depending on distance and dose rate, 1cm² to 30 cm²

General Description: 

The 25 MeV S-band accelerator is a general-purpose LINAC with a zero and 45 degree line. Maximum beam energy is ~ 25 MeV and minimum ~ 4 MeV.   We also have two 40 MeV S-band  accelerators for high power activations primarily used for isotope production.

Technical Specifications:

S band multiport accelerator

• RF Frequency:  2856 MHz  (S-Band)
• Energy Range: ~4~25 MeV  (current varies)
• Pulse Width:  ~20ns to 4  m seconds.
• Charge/pulse: up to 330 nano coulomb.
• Repetition Rate:  single pulse to 300 Hz.
• Ports:  0 degree and 45 degree  (Beam energy resolution ~ +/- 15%)

S Band high power accelerator - not configurable

• RF Frequency: 2856 MHz  (S-Band)
• Energy, 38-40 MeV
• Pulse width 10 m seconds
• Repetition Rate:  300 Hz
• Ports:  0 degree only
• Special targets required

In Development (expected late 2026)

• S band short pulse accelerator.
• Pulse length 2 nano-seconds, charge ~ 1-5 nano C/pulse
• Energy 30 MeV

Typical Costs and Schedule Lead Times: 10 hour day minimum. 1 hour of research/engineering support charged per 10 hours of time. Visit our pricing page for more information.

Contact:

Jon Stoner (stonjon@isu.edu)

Idaho Accelerator Laboratory

1500 Alvin Ricken Drive

Pocatello, ID 83201      Phone: (208) 282-5875