Vanderbilt Pelletron - Low Energy Protons and Other Ions for Radiation Effects on Electronics

Vanderbilt University School of Engineering's Pelletron has been used to conduct single event effects, displacement damage and total ionizing dose testing on electronics and materials. A custom vacuum chamber with adjustable stage and various feedthroughs facilitate testing. Beam scattering using thin gold foils provide good beam uniformity over approximately 1 inch diameter. Over 25 peer reviewed papers have been published that include results from tests performed. External users are invited to use this facility.