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Van de Graaff Generator


  • A Van de Graaff accelerator is available to produce up to 300 uA of electrons at energies of up to 2.0 MeV.
  • The electron beam is typically transported to a space radiation simulation test chamber where the beam is diffused to expose a large area at the same plane.
  • This test chamber will accept samples up to 7 inches in diameter with electron beam uniformity of 15%.
  • Electron dosimetry and beam uniformity measurements are achieved by way of rotating Faraday cups mounted at the sample plane.
  • In situ solar cell current-voltage (I-V) measurements as well as many other configurations are available with this test chamber.

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