Power positron beams for High Energy Density physics
In this talk I will discuss the modern theoretical developments and review today situation in power positron beams research, including physical and technical aspects of generation and absorption of the positron beams with GeV particle energy and about (0.01–0.1) A beam current, positive “charge pumping” process, with emphasis on suggestions for some HED (High Energy Density) physics applications: (1) macroparticle accelerator, (2) proton and heavy ion intermediate energy accelerator and (3) soft(about few MeV energy range) gaser. I will also describe the physics and conceptual design of the machines (1)–(3).
Power positron beams as a new branch of beaming
Despite being one of the most accessible forms of antimatter today, positron beams are barely used in High Energy Density Physics (HEDP). For classical problems of HEDP, they offer no immediate advantages in comparison to electron and ion beams, and their production requires more expensive and complicated procedure. However, they might be the solution for a number of advanced problems in HEDP, that have not yet been solved (even theoretically) in more than 50 years of extensive research, including: ; Accelerating macro (1 to 10 grams) particles to the speed of 100 - 1000 kilometers per second : Creating new generation of proton and ion accelerators : Creating the sources of coherent γ - radiation.
The effect of continuous exposure to low frequency electric fields on three generations of mice: A pilot study
Mice were allowed to mate, gestate, deliver and rear their offspring for 3 successive generations while being continuously exposed to 60 Hz electric fields. Mice exposed to vertical electric fields exhibited decreased body weights at 35 days postpartum and increased mortality, rates for 3 successive generations. Mice exposed to horizontal electric fields exhibited decreased body weights for 2 successive generations.