HEИндивидуална стипендия2022–2025

Micro-magnetron · Development of Micro-Magnetron for Terahertz Imaging Applications

„Хоризонт Европа“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2022-11-01 → 2025-02-28
Финансиране от ЕС: 206 888 €
Участници: 1
Схема: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF

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Накратко на български

Микро-магнетроните се разработват като източник на терахерцови вълни за медицинско изображения. Те предлагат безопасна алтернатива на рентгеновите лъчи при диагностика на рак на кожата, гърдата и кръвта, тъй като не използват йонизиращо лъчение.

Този кратък обзор е генериран от изкуствен интелект

Кратко обяснение, генерирано от езиков модел по текста на CORDIS. Оригиналът е по-долу.

Резултати накратко

Development of Micro-Magnetron for Terahertz Imaging Applications

The development of tools and instruments enables scientific advancements. For example, Roentgen discovered X-rays, a significant scientific tool, using Lenard's vacuum tube, and soon, X-ray technology opened the path for medical technology and material science. Despite the colossal success of X-ray technology over a century, we are still facing the danger of generated ionizing radiation. The millimetre wave and terahertz radiations are non-ionizing solutions for imaging applications. However, the lack of technological infrastructure creates the THz gap between photonics and microwaves. In this project, we deliver the source/instrumentation to fill the gap between microwave and photonics. Recent reports on the risk of skin cancers have highlighted a rapid increase in cases in the Nordic region, with the geographical distribution of skin cancer posing a significant concern. In this context, the non-ionizing properties of THz and millimetre waves have emerged as promising research areas for diagnosing skin cancer, breast and blood cancers and burn diagnostics. A compact, efficient, and durable electron device is required to advance research in this critical area and develop a safe imaging source. Due to the collisionless propagation of electron beams, magnetron tubes do not create friction/heat in the channel, i.e. vacuum and produce more power per unit volume compared to solid-state electron devices and lasers. From their crucial role in the victory of World War II to their continued use in everyday kitchen appliances, magnetron tubes have proven highly effective across numerous scientific and industrial applications. Inspired by this success, we propose utilizing this reliable technology in the millimetre and THz spectrum. The micro-magnetron is intended for medical imaging, RADAR applications for homeland security, and material analysis. The project is strategically aligned with broader European objectives aimed at enhancing technological independence and promoting innovation in key sectors. It plays a crucial role in developing specialized research and manufacturing capabilities within the EU, which will support future applications and industries. The long-term vision involves creating practical, high-performance systems for clinical, industrial, and security environments, ultimately delivering tangible benefits to public health, safety, and technological leadership.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Famous scientist Freeman Dyson states that most of the scientific developments are tools and instruments driven. For instance, X-rays, as a scientific tool was discovered by Roentgen using Lenard's vacuum tube. Apart from the significant scientific breakthrough and discoveries, the technological advancement of tools is needed to serve the growing demands in communication, healthcare, security and manufacturing industries. Medical imaging applications from cancerous cells diagnostic to teeth caries, space applications from the universe exploration to upper atmosphere studies, homeland security applications to identify persons with concealed arms, and industrial applications such as non-destructive testing can be made possible with non-ionising, high bandwidth THz frequencies. Despite these advantages, A THZ gap exists between electronics and photonics. Compact electron devices are needed to exploit these potential advantages. With the collisionless propagation nature of an electron beam, the micro vacuum electron devices generate higher power per unit volume than solid-state devices and Lasers. From the victory of World War II to present daily services in our kitchen, magnetron tube has given unbeatable performance at many scientific and industrial fronts.With these motivations, we put this veteran magnetron tube on THz fronts in the current proposal. The THz micro-magnetron is proposed to serve medical imaging and RADAR applications for homeland security, earthquakes evacuation, material investigation.The EM wave power generation with a high degree of compactness will be turned into an innovative solution as listed: 1. With a non-ionising nature, the THz micro-magnetron based system is an economical alternative for medical imaging, including various cancer diagnostic 2. A portable standoff device for the detection of concealed arms at crowded places. 3. Highly suitable for restricted payload environments such as space-borne RADAR and UAV-enabled 3D imaging RADAR.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

UPPSALA UNIVERSITET · UppsalaКоординаторШвеция