Question

Can you explain "Applications of synchrotron radiation" basically? And please give some examples about this applications.

Answer 1

Synchrotron radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted when charged particles are accelerated radially, e.g., when they are subject to an acceleration perpendicular to their velocity (a ⊥ v).If the velocity particle is non-relativistic, then the emission is called cyclotron emission. If, on the other hand, the velocity of particles are relativistic, the emission is called synchrotron emission.

Applications :

As it is a broad Spectrum source (which can cover from microwaves to hard X-rays) , users can select a particle wavelength of radiation required for their experiment.

1. It is used for probing the structure and dynamics of nanostructured materials.

2. There are some important in-vitro programs such as structural biology, x-ray microscopy, and         radiation cell biology, which uses this technique.

Presently it is used in coronary angiography, bronchography, multiple energy computed tomography, mammography and radiation therapy programs at laboratories around the world.

3. It has extensive application in the field of Geological material analysis and Fluorescence studies.

4. Synchrotron radiation can also be generated by astronomical objects, typically where relativistic electrons spiral (and hence velocity change) through magnetic fields.It is considered to be one of the most powerful tools in the study of extra-solar magnetic fields (wherever relativistic charged particles are present). Most known cosmic radio sources emit synchrotron radiation. It is often used to estimate the strength of large cosmic magnetic fields as well as analyze the contents of the interstellar and intergalactic media.