Abstract:
The analysis presented in this concise review is directed towards evaluating the contemporary trends
and practical implementations of the ELU-4 electronic linear accelerator across a broad spectrum of
scientific and technological domains. The ELU-4 linear electron accelerator represents a key technological
achievement in the field of accelerator technology in general and linear electronic accelerators in particular.
Various aspects of the use of ELU-4 are considered, starting from its application in medicine, ecology,
verification of computer models for calculating the effects of radiation, space applications, research on the
effect of electronic irradiation on various materials and devices, including semiconductor devices, ending
with its fundamental research of materials. Current data presented in scientific articles and reports from
the last ten years are researched and analysed. This succinct review not only underscores the conventional
applications of this accelerator but also underscores its potential in nascent fields of science and technology.
The incorporation of ELU-4 into diverse research and engineering endeavors presents notable prospects for
innovation and the advancement of scientific knowledge frontiers.
