Compact Laser-Plasma Accelerator Generates Muon Beams for Revolutionary Imaging Applications
Researchers have developed a revolutionary foot-long laser-plasma accelerator that generates highly directional muon beams on demand. This breakthrough technology slashes imaging times from months to minutes, enabling unprecedented non-destructive inspection capabilities.
In a groundbreaking development that promises to transform non-destructive imaging, researchers at Berkeley Lab have created a compact laser-plasma accelerator that generates highly directional muon beams in a device measuring just 30 centimeters long. This revolutionary technology addresses longstanding limitations in muon imaging by providing a reliable, on-demand source of these penetrating particles, overcoming the constraints of traditional methods that relied on scarce natural sources.
