Photon-electron correlation in the laboratory testing of electronic components. Part II: beam conditioning and diagnostics

The work described covers the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) contributions to an experimental investigation performed jointly with the Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) and the United Kingdom's Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE). The objectives of this experimental program were: (1) to determine the limitations (if any) of using electrons to simulate the effects of high dose rate flash x-ray irradiations for TREE studies, (2) to develop and demonstrate the diagnostic testing techniques to allow item (1) to be undertaken, and (3) to demonstrate the use of suitable dosimetry techniques for high total dose/dose-rate irradiations.