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The MULTISCAN 3D project aims to provide a technical solution to create 3D tomography systems capable of detecting threats invisible with current 2D technology. Laser-plasma acceleration appears to be a promising method, generating ultrashort and highly charged electron beams converted into versatile X-ray sources. Being flexible, laser-plasma accelerator offers multiple sources in a compact setup, which pave the path towards compact and fast 3D cargo container scan.
Here we present first demonstration of X-ray imaging with a highly compact (footprint < 9 m² ) transportable system capable of generating electrons and photons in the MeV range at repetition rates up to 10 Hz with charge reaching 1 nC. We profit a high divergence of optimized electron beams with Maxwellian energy spectra to convert it into compact X-ray beams with wide aperture. In addition to the principle of this technique, we demonstrate first tomography results obtained within the framework of the MULTISCAN 3D project. This achievement shows the feasibility of performing laser-plasma acceleration with a transportable system, significantly expanding the potential for applications.
