  For the first time, we demonstrate the application of an inverse Compton
scattering X-ray Source, driven by a laser-plasma accelerator, to image an
additively manufactured component. X-rays with a mean energy of 380 keV were
produced and used to image an additively manufactured part made of an Inconel
(Nickel 718) alloy. Because inverse Compton scattering driven by laser-plasma
acceleration produces high-energy X-rays while maintaining a focal spot size on
the order of a micron, the source can provide several benefits over
conventional X-ray production methods, particularly when imaging superalloy
parts, with the potential to revolutionise what can be inspected.
