＜About MIRRORCLE＞

＜Overvies & Theory＞ Learn more→ Introduction MIRRORCLE is the worlds smallest synchrotron radiation sources and is the only brilliant radiation source to provide putput in the FIR to hard X-ray range. The extremely brilliant X-rays from MIRRORCLE are beyond the X-ray power capability of any X-ray tube. In fact, it is powerful enough to perform advanced analysis and X-ray imaging making it a viable substitute for large fixed synchrotron facilities in many instances. 　 In addition, MIRRORCLE requires very low levels of maintenance and operating characteristic, and it can be installed easily in universities and institutes. "MIRRORCLE" is a synchrotron radiation light source, and its system included with detector and custom beamlines has potential in various applications. 　 MIRRORCLE generates extremely high brilliance FIR using an optic resonator. An optical circular mirror inside MIRRORCLE gathers FIR power from the circumference of the electron orbit. The mechanism for MIRRORCLE lasing is that compulsive induced emission by interaction between photons and orbital electrons leads to lasing. The power output is expected to acheive a level of 100W in avarage. [The range of MIRRORCLE applications] The below graph shows a comparison between MIRRORCLE source and the others one. The comparison of X-ray intensity is carried out using unit Brilliance. （Brilliance:photons/sec/mrad²/mm²/0.1%λ） The below graph shows soft X-ray spectrum using MIRRORCLE ^RAY 20MeV model. The below graph shows FIR power comparison from various sources. The comparison sources are from 8 GeV electron, MIRRORCLE, and MIRRORCLE with optional barrel shaped mirror (tremendously improves FIR performance at low cost. Overview MIRRORCLE products series 　・6 MeV model : tabletop machine ・20 MeV model : advanced analysis machine 　・4 MeV or 1 MeV model : compact and multipurpose machine MIRRORCLE products employ a very small synchrotron as the source of their high levels of output. As a result of this unusual apporoach, MIRRORCLE products universally possess some very unique beam properties that are in many ways even more desirable than output from large fixed synchrotron facilities. MIRROECLE products easily surpass the very best rotating anode X-ray tubes in both level of output and quality of X-rays for diffraction or scattering experiments. In addition, for X-ray imaging of microstructure, it is possible that 100 times magnified imaging or X-ray microscopy. New model for enable Non-destructive testing in the field is ongoing of the development.MIRRORCLE synchrotrons possess some very uniquebeam properties. Especially, virtue of its broadband property have unlimited potential for verious applications. Additionally, it is now possible for the synchrotron to go to the application instead of the application having to move to the synchrotron. Sample do not need to be sliced like SEM or TEM. In the area of Non-Destructive Tesing , plastic parts and metal one are photographed at the same time, or concrete bridge can be checked. It can be said that MIRRORCLE is definitely synchrotron light source for new generation! ＜Brief Sammary＞ MIRROECLE synchrotrons have two basic components, a classical microtron, and a storage ring. The microtron emits and accelerates electrons up to the design level, and then injects them into the storage ring. Depending on the configuration of the MIRRORCLE synchrotron, a target in the circulating electrons produces X-rays, or a barrel shaped mirror around the orbit collects far infra-red synchrotron radiation. ［Schematic of MIRRORCLE X-ray radiation］ Microtron Operation The element of MIRRORCLE tehnology lies in its conceptual simplicity. The emission and acceleration of electrons in the microtron is not unusual by any means. A typical emitter releases electrons under the influence of a strong electric field inside a RF cavity driven by a pulse klystron. The constant magnetic field environment of the microtron causes the electrons to circulate in ever larger orbits as they repeatedly pass through the RF cavity and are accelerated. Once the electrons reach the design level of the microtron, which of course corresponds to the largest orbit made by the electrons, they enter an extraction channel and are injected into the storage ring. Storage Ring Operation The MIRRORCLE technology storage ring employs unique proprietary technology to solve the challenges of a small diameter storage ring. The storage ring uses conventional electromagnets to create a magnetic field over the entire circumference of the electron orbit, thus the electron orbit is a perfect circle. The magnetic field provides a focusing action which promotes an ideal orbit. Unlike a conventional synchrotron where beam life is measured in hours or days, electrons in the stroage ring have a comparatively brief existence. This however, is really not an applicable parameter as it would be in a conventional synchrotron as the microtron is continuously injecting electrons into the storage ring. It can be said that the storage ring is continuously being "topped up". Most significantly idea is the use of a device called a "perturbator" in the storage ring to help corral electrons into a stable circular orbit. Essentially the perturbator temporarily modifies the magnetic field of a small arc of the electron orbit so that it is possible to accept injected electrons. Perturbator design alloes for the modification of electron orbits towards the ideal while not inerfering with existing electrons in the ideal orbit. The perturbator shapes the trajectory so that the incoming electrons can ultimately assume a stable circular orbit. It can be said that the idea of using barturbator enabled downsizing of large fixed synchrotrons. The storage ring also has a RF cavity that provides remedial energy to electrons so that they maintain their design level energy while circlating. The microtron injection process, perturbator operation, and the RF cavity are all carefully synchronized for the effective operation of the storage ring. Ultimately the storage ring forms a disc of circulating electrons in a stable envelope. MIRRORCLE X-ray Output MIRRORCL achieves X-ray outoput through the careful placement of a micro target into the path of the orbiting electrons in the storage ring. Some electrons impact the target atms and emit Bremsstrahlung X-rays. Electron trajectory, target atom size and position ultimately create a wide range of collision situations, resulting in the emission of broadband X-rays. Thses X-rays are emitted in a well defined cone beam pattern as a consequence of the geometry and a thin target which produces little secondary scattering. Three X-ray ports on the storage ring allow flexibility in experiment configuration. MIRRORCLE X-ray quality and brilliance is extremely high as the emission point is very small. The brilliance is bomarable in many cases to large fixed synchrotron installations such as SPring-8. The cone beam X-rays also possess a high degree of spatial choherence. MIRRORCLE target operation deffers significantly from typical X-ray sources such as X-ray tubes and LINACs. Recirculation of electrons in the storage ring results in a high X-ray conversion efficiency. MIRRORCLE products are offered in different target configurations and power levels. MIRRORCLE Far Infra-red Radiation (FIR) Output PhSR (Photon Storage Ring): Some MIRRORCLE product configuration include a Photon Storage Ring (PhSR). This is an extremely accurate barrel shaped mirror with a reflective inside surface that surrounds the electron orbit. The PhSR collects synchrotron radiation over the entire perimeter of the electron orbit and a slot in the mirror allows for the collected radiation to escape. A specially shaped secondary mirror channels the radiation from the slot to other mirrors which derect the radiation to the output port on the storage ring. A key caracteristic of the Photon Storage Ring is the reflecting of collected radiation back into the orbiting electrons. This configuration, under certain circumstances, induces lasing and significantly boosts FIR output by orders of magnitude.
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