I know it's dangerous, but I'm not sure at what point the X-rays are a hazard. Would a dose rate up to 0.5 Gy/min be dangerous?
If I didn't accelerate the particles any further, but only turned them so they move in a circle, would the initial energies from the electron gun be enough to produce...
I'm trying to build a betatron with the electron gun from a television.
What do you think would be the best material for the tube of the electron gun?
Also, do the electrons need to be accelerated further after being emitted from the electron gun, or do I just need to guide it with coils...