17 June, 2026
New iia publication: Low, Medium Energy Electron Beams & X-rays: A Guide to the Technology Fundamentals and Applications
We are pleased to share the latest iia publication, Low, Medium Energy Electron Beams & X-rays: A Guide to the Technology Fundamentals and Applications.
This paper provides an overview of low- and medium-energy electron beam technologies and low-energy X-ray systems, examining their operating principles, current industrial applications, and emerging opportunities in comparison with high-energy beam technologies. It explores how these compact, cost-effective systems are expanding their range of applications and discusses ongoing developments that are expected to support evolving industry requirements for efficiency, safety, and scalability.
Authors
- Karl Swanson – PCT Ebeam & Integration
- Joe Marston – Wasik Associates
- Thomas Wasik – Wasik Associates
- Mark Bailey – Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory
- Thomas Kroc – International Irradiation Association (iia) – Corresponding Author
- Gustavo H. C. Varca – Steri-Tek