Concise review of recent advances and applications of the electron linear accelerator ELU‑4 in scientific and technical fields

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.